UK economy remains buoyant despite global turbulence
The latest economic quarterly forecast from the CBI has revealed that the UK is showing strong resilience at a time of global uncertainty, with predictions of 2.6% growth next year.
As well as this, the leading business group also unveiled its first forecast for 2017, predicting solid UK growth at 2.4%. But for every glimpse of recovery come cautionary warnings, so what should manufacturers believe?
To find out what the future could have in store, head here.. http://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/uk-economy-remains-buoyant-desp…
GWR Fasteners win the 2015 MiM Awards
The seventh annual Made in the Midlands Awards were held at the end of October, recognising the outstanding achievement of manufacturing heroes from the area.
This year’s esteemed winners were GWR Fasteners, a precision component manufacturer based in Oswestry. GWR have predicted a 74% increase in turnover for 2015/16 following a 30% increase in manufacturing orders, of which they believe is thanks to a greater focus on search engine optimisation and the use of social media.
To read more on their astonishing achievement, head here.. http://www.midlandsbusinessnews.co.uk/gwr-fasteners-win-the-2015-mim-aw…
Efforts to boost UK innovation announced
Business Secretary, Sajid Javid, has celebrated the UK’s position as a global innovation leader as he announces a new national panel of expertise and a regional review of science capabilities.
The UK attracts as much overseas investment in R&D activity as nations such as Canada and China, and the introduction of the new panel is hoped to secure the leading position. Along with this, Science and Innovation Audits will also be put into place which will help local organisations map their research strengths and identify areas of possible global competitive advantage.
Head here to find out more on the new measures.. http://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/efforts-to-boost-uk-innovation-…