In line with the Coalition’s drive to rebalance the economy, the EEF is now calling on policymakers to take on board the report’s findings. It wants ministers to “think long term. Developing new products, fostering new suppliers and investing in new capacity delivers returns measured in years for many businesses. Government decision-making in many key areas such as tax, skills, climate change policy and our relationship with Europe must become more aligned with the reality of manufacturing investment cycles.”