UK Manufacturing in Transition - the Impact of the Two-Tier Economy. (Newsdesk).

A report published recently by the Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) addresses the major problems facing UK manufacturers as a consequence of the two-tier economy that has prevailed in the UK for the past 4-5 years.

This coalition of 9 trade associations representing over 4000 companies, mostly SMEs, believes the Government has failed to recognise or address the long-term damage that has been done to the UK's manufacturing base and export capability by its reliance on the growth of consumer expenditure and the service industries to drive the economy.