UK economy contracted in November, however there are some positives. 14th January 2020. James Salmon, Operations Director. UK economy contracted in November Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK economy shrank 0.3% in November on

A North-South divide in UK manufacturing. 23rd December 2019. James Salmon, Operations Director. A North-South divide in UK manufacturing   There is now a distinct North-South divide in UK manufacturing, according to a report from Make UK, with the sector

PMI survey data lacks festive cheer. 19th December 2019. James Salmon, Operations Director. Overall manufacturing output in the UK fell to 48.5 in December, according to IHS Markit’s composite purchasing managers’ index, down from 49.3 in the previous month to

 UK economy flatlines ahead of general election. 11th December 2019. The UK economy flatlines month-on-month in October after two months of declines, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. The latest official figures show the economy has had its

Manufacturing confidence climbs. 3rd December 2019. James Salmon, Operations Director. Manufacturing confidence climbs Manufacturing confidence has climbed according to a  report from BDO and manufacturing industry body Make UK. The report shows confidence in the economy rose after the threat