Ian McCafferty Quotes

A combination of weak consumer spending and challenging world markets is weighing on UK manufacturing.

- Ian McCafferty

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Although it is too early to say if this month's decline in export demand is the start of a trend, the fall is a further blow for manufacturers at a difficult time. Firms will be hoping this is not the first sign of slow-down in the global economy in the face of the latest oil price increases. - Ian McCafferty

There are emerging signs that the hard-pressed manufacturing sector is improving. - Ian McCafferty

With energy costs up sharply in recent months and some disappointing developments in the global economy, there is no doubt UK manufacturers still face a challenging business environment. Nevertheless, this survey provides some encouraging news. - Ian McCafferty