British manufacturers took another step on the road to recovery last month after figures today showed the fastest rate of expansion since October 1994.

MORE British-based firms have joined the list of companies considering a move to Ireland for tax purposes.

The nuclear site at Sellafield has the chance to become a centre of international expertise following the go-ahead for a new generation of nuclear power stations, UK trade unions in the industry said today.

The UK banking sector is shaping up to deliver combined profits of more than £38bn (€56.4bn) for 2006 as the major players line up to release their full year results.

The British government was today launching a high profile drive to encourage British firms to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the European Union’s 10 new member states.