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Key manufacturing exporter reports first growth in 2 years
Figures released by the Chemical Industries Association indicate a significant turnaround in the chemical sector – one of Britain’s biggest manufacturing export industries – showing signs of growth.
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Chemical industry says ‘At Last’ as UK REACH consultation is published
Following 3 years of intense debate and engagement on the future of UK REACH in a highly volatile political context, we finally see a tangible proposal from government coming to life.
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CIA responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2024: A promise for tomorrow but very little today
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) welcomes measures announced in today’s budget however industry says it falls short in addressing the pressing challenges faced by UK chemical businesses amidst global competition.
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Britain’s chemical industry continues to fight economic challenges
Chemical companies across the UK are continuing to face difficult trading conditions. In the latest survey of member companies of the Chemical Industries Association, over 50 different businesses reported a sixth consecutive quarter of contraction.
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Chemical Industry view on the Autumn Statement - Positive but late
The Chemical Industries Association says measures announced are posiitve news for chemical businesses, but could it be too late?
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The UK must harness the power of advanced manufacturing
UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth, but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the leaders of the UK’s five most successful manufacturing sectors.
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Key manufacturing industry continues to struggle
Businesses in Britain’s second largest manufacturing exporter – the chemical industry - have reported declining sales, production levels and capacity utilisation.
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Chemical industry announces global ambitions at landmark UN Conference on the future of chemicals management
The International Council of Chemical Associations, representing more than 90 percent of global chemical sales, announce the launch of three high-level ambitions.
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Chemical investment in the UK stalling
The latest figures from one of the UK’s largest manufacturing industries show a fall in sales with no expectation of a full recovery in Q2.
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Key manufacturing exporter says good start, more needed – and quickly
Reacting to today’s Budget Statement by the Chancellor, the chemical industry welcomes some of today’s commitments, but there remain massive and urgent challenges if it is to truly compete on a global stage.
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Chemical Industry gives cautious welcome to Government’s business support package
Chemical industry reaction.
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Major UK manufacturing industry struggles as business climate and government policy bites
The latest figures from one of the UK’s largest manufacturing industries show just how bad the UK economic performance is.