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Back at the Crossroads - Manifesto for Manufacturing

Back at the Crossroads - Manifesto for Manufacturing

Within its first 100 days, the next government must make bold statements about its plans for the economy. This will require a clear strategy to tackle the hole in our public finances and diversify the economy by strengthening our manufacturing base. 05/03/2010

Economic Prospects 2010

Economic Prospects 2010

EEF’s analysis of economic prospects for the year ahead 15/01/2010

Under the Microscope. Is UK plc ready for low carbon?

Under the Microscope. Is UK plc ready for low carbon?

This report puts the UK’s business environment under the microscope, assessing the pros and cons of the UK as a location for cleantech manufacturing and focusing on three key aspects of the business environment: the skills of the workforce, the tax system and the business support available. 07/11/2009

Manufacturing. Our future.

Manufacturing. Our future.

Our report sets out the actions that government and manufacturers need to take to put the UK on the path to a more dynamic, diverse and durable economy. 01/07/2009

Resource efficiency - Business benefits from sustainable resource management

Resource efficiency - Business benefits from sustainable resource management

This report provides an overview of the key issues in this areas, including the challenges which need to be overcome, as well as examples of best practice. 07/04/2009

A Manufacturing Future – Competitiveness and taxation in the UK

A Manufacturing Future – Competitiveness and taxation in the UK

This report is the first step in ensuring that government officials and politicians of all stripes understand what makes modern manufacturers so competitive - and the type of tax system the UK needs if we are to build a better-balanced economy. 23/03/2009

Manufacturing Performance 2008/9

Manufacturing Performance 2008/9

The annual Manufacturing Performance report, sets out the contribution of manufacturing to economic performance. 11/02/2009

Low Carbon Energy: A balanced approach

Low Carbon Energy: A balanced approach

This report is a follow-up to the study published in January 2008 – Delivering the Low Carbon Economy, as assessment of the business opportunities associated with the drive to address climate change. 11/12/2008

Manufacturing IT - boosting productivity by managing performance

Manufacturing IT - boosting productivity by managing performance

This report looks at how companies have matched their efforts to become more innovative and to develop a broader portfolio of goods and services to customers, through investment in IT and the implementation of lean manufacturing. 03/11/2008

Pre-Budget Submission 2008

Pre-Budget Submission 2008

Manufacturing has enjoyed a period of growth in recent years which has contributed to a more balanced UK economy. 25/09/2008