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Nine in 10 UK Manufacturers Turn to Automation to Navigate Geopolitical Uncertainty

Business Operations
UK manufacturers remain confident about their prospects, despite rising energy costs and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
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UK Business Equity Investment Rises by More Than a Quarter in H1 as Innovation-led Sectors Lead Fundraising

Manufacturing News
The Barclays Regional Investment Map, which provides insights into UK company funding and growth, reveals that UK businesses attracted £14.4 billion in equity investment during the first half of 2026, up 26 per cent compared with H2 2025.
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UK Businesses See Defence Investment Plan as Catalyst for Growth

Manufacturing News
New Barclays Business Prosperity research reveals that four in 10 UK businesses expect to increase their defence involvement over the next year, though procurement and finance barriers remain.
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Resilience Under Pressure

Business Operations
Sarah Collins, Head of SME Industries, Barclays UK Business Bank, on how UK manufacturers are investing through uncertainty. UK manufacturing has rarely been short of...
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Positive Result of Defence Research

Business Operations
Barclays’ defence research finds that almost 6 in 10 UK manufacturing businesses expect positive impact from defence investment, but leaders call for targeted support. The Barclays...
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Turning Confidence into Commitment

Business Operations
Sarah Collins, Head of SME Industries, Barclays Barclays’ Head of SME Industries Sarah Collins explains why UK manufacturers should be investing for the future today. Manufacturing...
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