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Manufacturers set to invest more in technology in 2023
Manufacturers set to invest more in technology in 2023

Introduction The Digital Catapult’s Manufacturing Leaders poll 2022 has found that the top priority for business leaders in the manufacturing industry across the UK is the commitment to innovation and to continue investing in deep technology solutions.   What about...

What challenges are manufacturers likely to face in 2023?

In 2023, there will be many challenges that manufacturers will need to overcome. Energy prices and inflation will be among the biggest challenges. Other challenges include: Supply chain challenges Increased transport costs Less foreign investment   Energy prices...

UK manufacturers positive about 2022 despite challenges
UK manufacturers positive about 2022 despite challenges

A recent industry survey has shown that many UK manufacturers are optimistic that productivity and business conditions will improve in 2022. Despite the fact that many UK manufacturers will be facing many challenges such as: Retaining staff Inflation Rising input...

Government Announces Plan to Almost Double UK Exports

The government has recently launched it’s ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ plan.   What is the aim of the plan? The aim of this plan is to almost double UK exports around the world to £1 trillion per year. Last year the UK exported £600 billion in goods...

Annual Investment Allowance Extended

The Chancellor announced in the Autumn Budget an extension of the temporary increase in the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) to 31 March 2023. Most corporate and unincorporated businesses are able to utilise the AIA to claim 100% tax relief on their qualifying...

Government delay new manufacturing UK safety standards

The government has decided to give manufacturers an additional year to comply with the new UKCA mark. The UKCA mark is a safety regulation that will be used to certify that a wide range of manufacturing products meet UK safety standards. Manufacturers were due to...

New £20M funding launched for UK manufacturers

A new £20M funding programme is set to launch across the UK for manufacturers. The aim of the programme is to help manufacturers overcome supply chain issues caused by the global pandemic. The programme will aim to do this by assisting manufacturers with the...

Manufacturers set to invest more in technology in 2023
Manufacturers set to invest more in technology in 2023

Introduction The Digital Catapult’s Manufacturing Leaders poll 2022 has found that the top priority for business leaders in the manufacturing industry across the UK is the commitment to innovation and to continue investing in deep technology solutions.   What about...

What challenges are manufacturers likely to face in 2023?

In 2023, there will be many challenges that manufacturers will need to overcome. Energy prices and inflation will be among the biggest challenges. Other challenges include: Supply chain challenges Increased transport costs Less foreign investment   Energy prices...