I saw that too, it was very very interesting - I didn't think it looked promising for UK manufacturing though.
Like the ladies on the shop floor said, they need higher wages to attract people to come and work there and ultimately to stay there. Would you rather sit on your bum all day taking calls and reading from a script - or do some hard graft where everything you do is scrutinised and potentially can lose you money?
Only way to increase wages in manufacturing is to raise end prices. But then you are not competitive. We have been spoilt for years with cheap everything. I really think that we are one of the cheapest countries in Europe. When I have been on my hols in Europe everything is always more expensive (stuff like clothes, electronics, household stuff).
It is going to be near impossible to change the mentality of a whole nation to suddenly start buying more expensive things. Even if you tell people - "help our country!" It is going to be a big challenge.
Especially now the price of fags and booze is going up! How on earth can we afford to drink ourselves into oblivion on the weekend if we don't have as much disposable income!!! Quote:
Feel free to come and collect some
| haha I'll pop round next time I'm in town |