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4th June 2024

Firing on just a few cylinders: recent performance of the UK machinery and equipment manufacturing sector

Despite its pivotal role in the economy, the UK’s Machinery and Equipment (M&E) sector has faced significant hurdles since the 2008-2009 financial crisis. Drawing on insights from the UK Innovation Report, this article explores the sector’s essential contributions to the UK economy and provides key policy recommendations to revitalise the sector’s performance.

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28th May 2024

Navigating the path to Net Zero: a closer look at the UK’s low-carbon and renewable energy economy

7th May 2024

Moving differently: why the transport we use matters for reducing carbon emissions

17th April 2024

China’s emerging industrial vision: the significance and impact of ‘New Quality Productive Forces’

4th March 2024

Brazil’s new industrial policy plan: three sources of optimism and three words of caution

21st February 2024

Rising above challenges: the resilience and innovation of UK aerospace manufacturing

11th January 2024

Forging ahead: ten years of growth and innovation for the UK food and drinks sector

29th September 2023

The development crossroads of small island states: the case of Timor-Leste

15th August 2023

Manufacturing a more equitable world through informed policy-making

22nd June 2023

How can SMEs play a greater role in tech adoption?

17th April 2023

Levelling-up or evening out? How sector dynamics explain regional productivity gaps

22nd September 2022

Towards Net Zero 2050: Why the UK’s ‘invisible’ carbon footprint matters