The 2022 Make UK/PwC Senior Executive survey also reported that over half, 56% fear that their business will be further impacted this year from customs delays due to import checks and changes to product labelling.

The survey of 228 companies found that UK manufacturers faced a large scale of uncertainty over the last 12 months with optimism also being tampered with escalating inflationary pressures, the supply chain shortage, and access to, as well as retaining, talent and key skills.