Britain’s manufacturers ended the year with output growth supported by firm UK orders, but business confidence fell for a second quarter, according to the Make UK/BDO survey.
Growth remains fragile, with output forecast at 0.5 per cent in 2025 before contracting in 2026.
Make UK stated matching OECD investment levels by 2035 could add £670 billion (~$897.8 billion) to the economy.