According to Government figures, between 2008 and 2012 renewable energy consumption in the UK grew by 54.6%. The significant increase in consumption was mainly driven by UK and European Government policy, with rising environmental concerns among the general public and technological developments contributing to this growth. Read the full report on Keynote.
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The Dispensing Chemists industry is expected to return to growth over the next five years, aided by long-term demographic and social trends. However, profit margins are not expected to recover because external competitors like supermarkets are likely to expand their reach and compete with industry operators on price. Read the full report on IBIS.
Europe’s auto manufacturing industry has avoided a major shake-out, with the result that capacity remains too high for a stagnant market. Read the full report on EIU.