Stephen Cooper, KPMG’s UK head of manufacturing, comments on the Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which continued to expand at 50.8 in January, following on from a positive Q4 in 2012

British manufacturing grew unexpectedly in December at the fastest pace in 15 months, the latest figures reveal.

UK new car registrations rose 5.3% in 2012 to 2.04 million - the highest level since 2008, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and traders.

A report issued by the Automotive Council found that manufacturers already spend £8.4bn with British suppliers, but also wish to spend more.UKTI identified an opportunity to raise a further £3bn a year within the automotive industry

Probe are pleased to announce that they are now offering support to Manufacturing Companies through the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS). SME manufacturing businesses in England looking for support can access grant funding support for upto 50%. Read on for more information