The Make UK/BDO quarterly manufacturing outlook survey for the last quarter of 2020 shows that Britain’s manufacturers have slashed their forecast for growth next year with a darkening picture for exports ahead of the departure from the EU.

Jonty Bloom sits down with our Economist James Brougham & Richard Austin from BDO UK to discuss the findings of our Q4 2020 Manufacturing Outlook report and they explore what the future holds for the manufacturing sector post after the transition periods ends on 31 December. 

The Make UK/BDO quarterly manufacturing outlook survey for the third quarter of 2020 shows that the sector has climbed off the bottom but that there is no evidence of a V shaped recovery. As Jonty Bloom explains in his latest podcast a lack of investment is one of the manufacturing sectors biggest problems.

The latest BDO/Make UK survey of the second quarter of 2020 has been published. The coronavirus has had a devasting effect on the British economy and manufacturing has taken a huge hit. With both domestic and export orders down, major redundancies announced and some industries like motor manufacturing grinding to a halt. For a detailed analysis of what this all means our latest podcast is a must-listen.

Read the full report here makeuk.org

Welcome to the latest Made in Britain podcast, this one was recorded at Make UK’s annual conference in Central London, where the elephant in the room was once again Brexit. It even kept some of us from our food.

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Tariffs and rules of origin, just two aspects of our trading relationship with the EU which will change dramatically when the UK leaves. So what do they mean, how do they work and where can you get reliable information on how they will affect you. This week’s Made in Britain podcast presented by Jonty Bloom has the answers.

In our latest Brexit podcast Jonty Bloom gets the thoughts of our Chief Economist, Seamus Nevin, on the outlook for the manufacturing industry.

What are the investment opportunities around Brexit? In our latest Brexit podcast Jonty Bloom has been trying to find out.

At the moment the UK economy is dependent on immigration, both through the free movement of labour within the EU and with an immigration policy for high skilled workers; people with degree’s or equivalent, a sponsor firm and who will earn over a certain amount of money. 

After Brexit that will change, but what will replace it. The Government and many others are talking about the UK adopting an Australian style point-based system. 

But what is and would it work. Jonty Bloom has been finding out in our latest Made In Britain podcast.

Is Brexit an opportunity to cut red tape, weaken or abolish unnecessary regulations and make the UK a more competitive place to manufacture products than the EU? 

That has always been one of the big selling points of Brexit, but is it really going to be that simple. In the latest Made in Britain podcast Jonty Bloom has been finding out.

In our second Made in Britain podcast we look at how to prepare for a no deal Brexit and especially how to handle the paperwork and tariffs needed to trade with the EU. Who is responsible for the red tape and added costs? What will HMRC want from you and will your shipping agent be ready?

Make UK represents 20,000 of Britain’s largest manufacturers. For Brexit advice and access to our experts, contact us on [email protected] or visit the Brexit Hub on our website