Industry makes strong start to 2018, but skill shortages persist

Posted on 23 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson

UK manufacturing growth accelerated over the past three months, yet skill shortages remain high on firms’ agendas, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

Follow @TheManufacturer Employment grew at the fastest pace since July 2014 over the past three months, with further growth expected next quarter. – image courtesy of Depositphotos. The survey of almost 400 manufacturers revealed that optimism about both business conditions and export prospects improved at an above-average pace. Growth in manufacturing…

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