Business conditions across the manufacturing sector improved again during March, reflecting solid increases in production and incoming new work. The latest upturn in manufacturing order books was the fastest for
The Irish economy entered 2025 in a robust position with a strong labour market. However, the trend towards deglobalisation and protectionist trade policy is likely to adversely affect the Irish
As the UK government advances its industrial strategy, the newly released UK Innovation Report 2025 provides a critical analysis of the nation’s innovation landscape, benchmarking the UK’s industrial sectors against
Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, has released its annual CIO Report, which reveals that 95% of CIOs (Chief Information Officers) are actively investing in technology to create new revenue
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has published a working paper, co-authored and funded by the Department of Finance, that assesses the macroeconomic impact of protectionist policies on the
The UK manufacturing sector continued to face tough operating conditions in February, as ongoing concerns about weak demand and rising cost pressures led to deeper downturns in output, new orders
Irish manufacturers recorded a sustained rebound in production volumes in February, with growth accelerating to its fastest for 12 months amid a moderate uplift in new business intakes. The latest
Addressing anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation is essential to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according to a new report by the National Manufacturing Institute
Spending on gas for electricity in Ireland was cut by almost one billion euro last year, as wind energy supplied 32 per cent of Ireland’s electricity. Irish wind farms saved
2025 commenced on a solid note, with the Irish manufacturing sector recording an improvement in operating conditions for the first time in three months, according to the AIB Ireland Manufacturing
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), supported by Ibec, have produced and published a report on a new macroeconomic
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has released its Food and Drink Manufacturing Report 2025 – “Appetite for Growth” – a sectoral extract
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects Report for 2024/25.
IDA Ireland has announced its annual performance for 2024 showing continued strong levels of investment and employment across the FDI sector. The agency, working on behalf of the Irish government,
The Irish economy is expected to grow into 2025 with the domestic sectors performing particularly well. Modified domestic demand (MDD), an accurate measure of underlying Irish economic performance, is expected
IDA Ireland, in collaboration with Microsoft and LinkedIn, has published the latest in its Labour Market Pulse report series, which provides insights and trends from the Irish labour market to
UK food manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue and purchasing. Small and mid-sized firms saw their average
Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has released its 2024 Manufacturing in Ireland Report, “Facing Forward: Manufacturing Confidence Amidst Evolving Challenges”, revealing a steady confidence among manufacturers, with approximately 70% expressing
The Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD) has released the report, A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System, providing a framework for the food sector to achieve 70% emissions
Advanced Engineering, the UK’s annual trade show for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, has released an industry report addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing engineers and manufacturers across
October data provided tentative signs of a turnaround in Irish manufacturing sector performance, with both production volumes and incoming new work returning to growth, according to the latest AIB Irish
Small and mid-sized suppliers in the UK alcoholic drinks sector could unlock an average of £27,575 in repeat sales with a renewed focus on customer loyalty, a new report reveals.
Staffing, energy costs and access to finance are biggest worries for Irish SMEs, SBCI survey reveals
Access to skilled staff, high energy and transport costs, and access to finance are the biggest risks identified by Irish SMEs in a new survey by the Strategic Banking Corporation
The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has published its Report on the Circular Economy, which examines Ireland’s transition to
A new report reveals that the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) battery sector is attracting record levels of venture capital (VC)
Sustained public investment in industrial biotechnology between 2010 and 2021 has led to a wide range of economic and social
Irish manufacturers experienced another decline in new work during September, driven by the fastest fall in export sales for five
MMC Ireland, the leading industry body for modern methods of construction in the country, has welcomed the publication of the
Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, has published its new Economic Outlook, forecasting GDP growth of 2% in 2024 and
The Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey, a comprehensive report on knowledge transfer activities in Ireland, has published its findings for the
Make UK’s latest deep dive into the state of UK infrastructure is out now! ‘Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and
The Irish Government has announced a new cycle of the Seed and Venture Capital Scheme which will operate for the
Drinks Ireland/Spirits, the Ibec representative group for the wider spirits sector in Ireland, has published its annual Spirits Report. The
The July AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® indicated a broad stabilisation in operating conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector at the
Make UK’s annual analysis of the latest manufacturing facts and statistics is out now. The sector contributed £217 billion in output
Ireland’s attractiveness as a location for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains strong according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey Ireland.
A new report has set out five key recommendations to support the sustainable future of the UK automotive industry. The
New research released by Grant Thornton has revealed that Irish businesses’ optimism about the outlook of Ireland’s economy for the
Ireland’s proposition for FDI investment remains strong according to IDA Ireland following publication of its mid-year results for 2024 alongside
Cross-border co-operation on sustainability took a leap forward with the first meeting of the All-Island Circular Economy Forum. InterTradeIreland, the all-island
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data indicated a deeper deterioration in operating conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector in June. The
Trade NI has said that greater economic co-operation across the island of Ireland is key to prosperity in Northern Ireland.
The ESRI (Economic & Social Research Institute) has published The Quarterly Economic Commentary, Summer 2024 by Kieran McQuinn, Conor O’Toole and Lea
ALDI’s economic contribution to Ireland in 2023 was €757 million as the retailer spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers, according
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data signalled a broad stabilisation in operating conditions in May as the headline index from the
Tech leaders in Ireland are reporting strong interest in the transformative potential of AI, but this is not yet turning
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data signalled a sustained reduction in output volumes and incoming new work during April, with both
A report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) forecasts 21,000 additional jobs will be created by 2027,
In a year marked by significant MedTech advancement, IDA Ireland, the national development agency responsible for attracting foreign investment to
IDA Ireland, in collaboration with Microsoft and LinkedIn, has published the latest in its Labour Market Pulse report series which
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published its new Economic Outlook, which forecasts growth in GDP of 2%
Valued at EUR2.4 billion, Guinness remains the most valuable Irish brand for the third consecutive year, according to new data from Brand Finance,
March data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® illustrated persistent fragility across the manufacturing sector, with both output and new
The ESRI anticipates growth across all main economic activity indicators in 2024 and 2025. This comes despite discrepancies between Modified
Irish CFOs are forecasting strong growth in their organisations this year, with a consensus projection of 11% growth for 2024
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® survey for February 2024 indicated strengthening business conditions, with production growth accelerating to the highest
Ireland recognised in fDi Intelligence’s European Cities and Regions of the Future rankings for 2024
In the latest edition of the fDi Intelligence’s flagship rankings ‘European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024’, Ireland reaffirms
Lidl Ireland has announced that more than €1.6 billion worth of goods and services was procured from Irish suppliers and
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