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Survey by Make UK found almost half of respondents expected conditions to improve in 2024
Trade body finds ‘little improvement’ in ability of businesses to export to the bloc
Government should prioritise investment in roads and 5G, says survey by trade body Make UK
Trade associations criticise uncertainty created by ‘huge setback’ to industry planning
‘Fairly advanced’ discussions underline financial challenges facing British business lobbying group after sexual misconduct scandal
Trade body calls on government to stop ‘flip-flopping’ and set up a Royal Commission to develop a long-term plan
Senior executives say political chaos has harmed competitiveness
Industry body warns ‘political chaos’ is hampering investment as companies grapple with inflationary pressures
Just-in-time processes break down after increased delays caused by successive economic shocks
Executives and lobby groups had hoped for immediate tax cuts and energy allowances
Kwarteng told of hit to consumer confidence while clarity sought on further measures
MakeUK calls for longer-term commitment after increase to £1m allowance extended for 15 months
Groups report sharp fall in confidence since the summer amid mindset shift ‘from growing to coping’
Industry body revises forecast upwards after last-quarter output volumes hit highest level since records began 30 years ago
Survey shows more than 33% have suffered increased costs as a result of delays and red tape
More than 250,000 companies at risk of collapse this year, quarterly FSB survey suggests
Industry bodies blame introduction of government levy system for fall in opportunities
But Britain’s trade secretary Liz Truss insists no deal will be better than a bad deal
A holiday on levy would be quickest way to aid industry after plunge in output, poll finds,
Companies say EU customers have turned away from British businesses since Brexit
Two-thirds say margins have been squeezed in the past two years, while jobs have also been cut
UK manufacturing companies face ‘perfect storm’ of negative factors
Lobbyists say no point in delaying EU exit without change in MPs’ position
Stand back Mr Hammond, the answer you are seeking does not lie in a spreadsheet
Trade body EEF sees clouds on horizon as EU divorce and trade war loom
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