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<p>The report <em>Manufacturing Sector Performance, UK: 2008–2018</em>, published
by the Office for National Statistics on the 2nd April, details how the manufacturing
sector has grown since the recession, and does not cover potential tariffs, or the
UK exiting the European Union.</p><p>Both the UK and the EU share a strong commercial
interest in preserving integrated supply chains.</p><p> </p><p>The government recognises
that the manufacturing sector remains a vital contributor to the economy of the UK,
driving innovation, exports, job creation, and productivity growth. The sector supports
2.7 million jobs, generates 49% of the UK total exports of goods and services, and
accounts for 66% of all business expenditure on UK R&D. Through our modern Industrial
Strategy and Made Smarter – our key national industrial digitalisation programme –
we are building an economy fit for the future. In the process, we are exploiting the
wealth of opportunities from next generation technologies that foster competitive
business environments, allowing for UK manufacturing to flourish. As the 9th largest
global manufacturing economy, we are – and will continue to be – a major manufacturing
nation.</p>
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