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29th April 2026

Measuring what matters: the real value of manufacturing in the UK economy

A value chain perspective shows that UK manufacturing contributes far more to the economy and employment than conventional estimates suggest, but also reveals a fragmented industrial ecosystem.

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15th April 2026

The UK’s two-speed economy: why structure matters

9th April 2026

How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance

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

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

5th January 2026

Driving inclusive growth in UK industry

3rd December 2025

Solving the UK skills puzzle: what the data really shows

1st December 2025

Why manufacturing is still key to China’s development goals

24th November 2025

Retaining economic value from net-zero leadership: the UK’s next green transition test