Five surprising manufacturing industries you didn’t know were thriving in Britain
Barry Leahey MBE (pictured), Export Leader of The Year, shares insights on the UK industries blazing an international trail… Those outside of the manufacturing industry might be forgiven for thinking that the UK doesn’t “make stuff” anymore – but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Ask someone who isn’t in the know about what […]
Five Trends, Five Years: Inside UK manufacturing’s path to 2030
After a challenging period dealing with Brexit, rising energy prices, international uncertainty and more, the next five years are set to be crucial for UK manufacturers. As the nation moves ever closer to its Net Zero target of 2030, manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes are aiming to increase their sustainability credentials, while external […]
Experts reveal 5 keys to success for manufacturers in 2025
2025 is here and the release of MakeUK’s most recent Manufacturing Outlook report suggests that sector optimism is on the up. Fuelled in part by expectations of greater political stability, UK manufacturers are looking forward to a boost in their overall economic prospects in the new year. Expectations of a manufacturing-led industrial strategy, and a generally more […]
OPINION: 5 reasons why we still need a Manufacturing Minister
Calls for a Minister of Manufacturing are nothing new. Those working in the manufacturing industry may be familiar with the work of Andrea Wilson, who began campaigning for a dedicated manufacturing representative in parliament back in 2020. Her petition, which called for “an experienced and passionate voice for Industry within Government,” earned the 100,000 signatures required […]
OPINION: We’re a ‘Made in Britain’ manufacturer: Here’s how the Government can support our sector going forward
‘Growth’, ‘make work pay’, ‘skin in the game’ – New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has lofty ambitions for the UK economy, hoping to “secure the highest sustained growth in the G7.” Starmer spoke relentlessly about efforts to grow the UK economy in the general election – sometimes without much in the way of a definitive answer – […]
An Island of Manufacturers: What does “Made in Britain” mean for the economy?
The 2024 Spring Budget was the government’s last proposal for addressing the UK economy’s struggles, coming only two months before the announcement of the next general election. It covered everything from VAT to investment in UK manufacturing, but with the possibility of a change in government on the horizon, all eyes are on what the […]
Any ERP won’t do
Adapting one-size-fits-all solutions for each manufacturing sector can be extremely challenging, time-consuming, and costly because tools, processes, and technologies are unique to their own industries. Maintaining competitiveness in the manufacturing industry requires agility, efficiency, and responsiveness to changing customer demands, alongside compliance with safety regulations and delivering high quality products. In many cases, an operational […]
How can manufacturers mitigate the lasting effects of COVID-19 and Brexit?
It’s no secret that COVID-19 and Brexit have had a lasting effect on a wealth of businesses. In particular, the manufacturing sector has been heavily impacted due to the UK’s withdrawal from the single market and the subsequent restrictions on imports and exports. However, many manufacturers are optimistic at least in the short term, and […]
Retail and manufacturing sectors ‘most likely’ to be targeted by a cyber-attack
Health, education, retail, and manufacturing sectors continue to be particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks and data breaches, according to analysis of recently released 2021 ICO data. CybSafe analysed data from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – the UK’s independent body upholding information rights – following its previous analysis of ICO data for the first half […]
How Smart Technology is Helping the Manufacturing Industry
In the world of manufacturing, the way things are produced has changed dramatically over the years. From the first moving assembly line created, through to the modern-day invention of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it’s safe to say that manufacturing methods have evolved quickly. The secret to this progression is advances in technology. Not only has it allowed […]
