Manufacturers plan to increase investment spend but more speculative attempts to break into new export markets are less attractive, according to new research from Barclays.
The survey questioned UK manufacturers on their attitudes and intentions towards investment and export growth, finding that whilst more than 8 in 10 (84%) found business conditions to be difficult, the tough economic environment seemed not to deter manufacturers from investing in their businesses. Over half of respondents (54%) will be increasing investment spend over…
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