9th April 2026
How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance
This article explores how Beijing identifies and supports ‘specialised, refined, distinctive and innovative’ SMEs, including ‘little giants’: firms operating in highly specialised niches, distinguished by strong technological capabilities, market competitiveness and growth potential.
30th March 2026
DESNZ report examines rebound effects in industrial decarbonisation
29th March 2026
UNIDO policy brief explores the future of AI in industrial development
24th March 2026
UK Innovation Report finds UK strong on science but losing industrial competitiveness
17th March 2026
From rapid growth to slowdown: how structural change reshaped China’s economy
2nd March 2026
Government-commissioned report provides new evidence on the future of UK manufacturing
19th February 2026
Unpacking the France–UK productivity gap: a sectoral analysis
13th February 2026
The UK Manufacturing Dashboard: a tool for evidence-based industrial policy
3rd February 2026
The Swiss paradox: a services reputation built on an industrial and innovation powerhouse
20th January 2026
Sectoral perspectives on economic performance: China, France, Switzerland, and the UK
5th January 2026
Driving inclusive growth in UK industry
3rd December 2025

