The UK manufacturing sector has been a major contributor to the success and wealth generation of the UK economy, global development and influence, for centuries.
With 87% of our most recent survey respondents saying that ‘Government support for the sector is inadequate’. Ahead of the general election, we’ve created a 'Manifesto for Manufacturing'; calling for better levels of support and a dedicated minister for the manufacturing industry.
As strategic challenges, the following are identified as the key areas the sector needs to focus their attention:
As we mark National Manufacturing Day, Stuart Weekes, Partner, Corporate Tax, welcomes Johnathan Dudley, Partner, Head of Manufacturing, to discuss ways in which the UK government can best help UK manufacturers, the effect cyberattacks have on businesses and how to protect the supply chain, and Crowe's recent Manufacturing Outlook survey.
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