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UK manufacturing revival masks nationwide sector-specific woes

The recent revival in the UK manufacturing sector has led to the strongest growth spell in two years. Manufacturing firms have reported strong order book volumes, prioritised working through order backlogs, and benefited from a resurgence in activity following a traditional pre-General Election investment pause.

UK Trade: exporters must strengthen supply chains and embrace AI and sustainability

UK trade dynamics have been unfavourable for years. Global demand has been stifled by a long list of formidable headwinds, including Brexit, trade disputes, pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, and macroeconomic pressures.

UK haulage firms struggle under rising costs and declining revenues

Independent haulage companies are feeling the squeeze as elevated operating costs and declining revenues are eroding already thin margins.