Made in the UK is a success story

lordjones

OPINION Britain has a great story to tell about manufacturing, says Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham, a former Director-General of the CBI and a former Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment. We just need to get out there and... Read more

To buy or not to buy?

tobuyornot

BUYING BRITISH Over the years a number of campaigns have urged us to “Buy British” and, with consumers and retailers keener than ever, the time could be right for another push, says Simon Brooke To buy or not to buy,... Read more

Good enough to eat

farmingandfood

FARMING AND FOOD British farming is working harder than ever to improve variety and quality as more of our chefs are discovering. Farming writer Charles Abel reports British agriculture has long been one of the most innovative and productive in... Read more

Power, speed and precision

ukmanufacturing

MANUFACTURING ECONOMY As the debate over rebalancing the economy towards manufacturing continues, the bosses of three of the greatest names in British engineering offer their own analysis KEITH WILLIAMS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, BRITISH AIRWAYS We’re one of the few major international... Read more

Full speed ahead for UK car-making

carmaking

AUTOMOTIVE Reports of the death of the British car industry are greatly exaggerated, writes Simon de Burton When was the Golden Age of the British car industry? Was it during the first decades of the 20th century, when every self-respecting Maharaja... Read more

The high life for British luxury

britishluxury

BRITISH HERITAGE The British luxury sector is thriving despite the recession, with established brands and new niche products finding willing audiences at home and abroad, as Simon de Burton reports The initials “UK” are recognised around the world as standing... Read more