The government has announced the creation of a new product safety agency tasked with identifying risks to consumers and guaranteeing fair competition among businesses. more»

Some 130 manufacturing organisations, representing 63 projects, will receive funding as part of the Innovate UK investment. more»

Small business owners in the food and drink sector are braced for further costs, after chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed increases to the soft drinks levy in the Spring Budget. more»

UK manufacturers have responded to the poor economic outlook following the EU referendum with renewed confidence for growth, according to a new report. more»

The UK's small manufacturers have enjoyed the highest demand for domestic orders in two years, according to an industry survey, but rising costs could soon undermine growth. more»

Significant cuts to the government's Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) could mean that capital investment amongst British firms falls by as much as 0.5bn in 2017. more»

After the dramatic result of the EU referendum, one way that UK manufacturers have benefitted is by exploiting the decreased value of the pound to become more competitive in the international marketplace. more»

Small manufacturing companies in Britain have the strongest expectations for export growth in almost three decades, as new research indicates that firms are expecting to capitalise on the falling value of the pound. more»

Simon Dixon explains the complexity behind supply chains and why many businesses take them for granted. more»