Category Archives: Manufacturing

The findings of a new quarterly survey, as reported by the BusinessLive website, have revealed that the manufacturing sector in the South West has enjoyed a strong start to 2022, and is even leading the country in creating jobs.  The most recent quarterly manufacturing outlook survey from the organisation Make UK, which represents manufacturers across…

In another indicator that the UK’s business recovery is picking up pace, it has been reported that output across numerous sectors reached a six-month high in March.  According to Bank of Scotland’s UK recovery tracker, 11 of the UK’s 14 business sectors showed an increase in their output, compared to just six the previous month. …

What manufacturers should understand about R&D It’s often easier to identify innovation with a new product, so it’s no surprise that many manufacturing companies are carrying out work that qualifies for research and development (R&D) tax credits.  In fact, the manufacturing industry is one of the sectors making the highest number of claims overall. Businesses…