England sees manufacturing jobs decline |
The devolved nations of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have experienced significant growth in manufacturing jobs over the past year, in contrast to the decline seen in English regions. According to research by industry group Make UK and BDO, manufacturing jobs increased by 13,000 in Wales, 10,000 in Scotland, and 2,000 in Northern Ireland. However, England saw a decrease of 34,000 manufacturing jobs - with all regions bar the East of England posting a decline. The report highlights the ongoing challenge of finding skilled workers and calculates that there are 64,000 vacancies in the sector. Richard Austin, head of manufacturing at BDO, said:“There is now an exciting opportunity for the sector to work with the new Government on the development of a new long-term industrial strategy." This, he said, "could help address longstanding skills shortages, boost infrastructure, improve productivity and unlock vital investment." |
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