Data shows sector starved of investment and losing ground as Brexit uncertainty persistsBritain’s manufacturing industry has fallen to ninth in the world behind France, reversing a recovery in its performance since the financial crash.
The UK’s total manufacturing output stayed ahead of Brazil and Indonesia but slipped below France and remained well adrift of Germany in fourth position and Italy in seventh at the terminate of 2016. [br] Related: Manufacturers cutting back on spending amid fears over Brexit Related: Slowdown in UK manufacturing as weak pound raises costs Related: UK manufacturing in recession despite faster GDP growth Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com