The Department for Business and Trade is developing a comprehensive industrial strategy to enhance UK economic competitiveness and manufacturing capacity. The strategy sets out sectoral priorities and investment frameworks, with progress tracked through quarterly updates. This is an active, ongoing policy initiative aimed at strengthening Britain's industrial base and global market position.
An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy.
An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy.
This document summarises the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and our Sector Plans, including our offer to businesses.
Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.
An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy.
Sector Plans to increase investment and growth in the 8 Industrial Strategy sectors through to 2035.
The UK's Plan to increase investment and growth in UK Professional and Business Services, as part of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.
The plan to increase investment and growth in Advanced Manufacturing, as part of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.
Joint statement between the UK and French governments on an Industrial Strategy Partnership, made on 10 July 2025.
In response to: Oxford-Cambridge Arc Local Industrial Strategies
The Local Industrial Strategies for Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Oxfordshire, and the South East Midlands.
In response to: Greater Manchester Local Industrial Strategy
The Greater Manchester Local Industrial Strategy sets out long-term priorities to increase productivity in the region.
In response to: West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy
The West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy sets out long-term priorities to increase productivity in the region.
An update on Greater Manchester's progress towards developing a local industrial strategy.
An update on West Midlands' progress towards developing a local industrial strategy.
Smart Specialisation aims to encourage the efficient and effective use of public investment in research.
Measures taken by government to create growth - from training to supporting technology, from procurement to improving access to finance.