UK Government to Support Manufacturing
In bringing forward its refreshed manufacturing strategy, developed by the Department for Business and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, in partnership with industry, the UK government is reaffirming is commitment to the sector as a key part of a mixed and balanced UK economy in the future.
Business Secretary John Hutton says: "Manufacturing is central to the success of the UK economy, and it is vital the sector has the right foundations to endure the current economic slowdown and emerge stronger and fitter than ever."
The strategy brings together almost 150 million euros of medium term support for UK manufacturing, and sets out government's view of what the sector needs for success in the long term - including seizing the opportunities of the low carbon economy, supporting skills, realizing overseas opportunities, and improving the perceptions and understanding of manufacturing.
Business Secretary John Hutton says: "Manufacturing is central to the success of the UK economy, and it is vital the sector has the right foundations to endure the current economic slowdown and emerge stronger and fitter than ever."
The strategy brings together almost 150 million euros of medium term support for UK manufacturing, and sets out government's view of what the sector needs for success in the long term - including seizing the opportunities of the low carbon economy, supporting skills, realizing overseas opportunities, and improving the perceptions and understanding of manufacturing.