Prospera Insights

Practical guidance on manufacturing strategy, tax optimisation, recruitment, and growing your business in the UK.

Recruitment
29 May 20269 min read

The True Cost of a Bad Hire in UK Manufacturing

A bad hire costs between £30,000 and £50,000 when you factor in recruitment fees, onboarding, lost productivity, and the inevitable rehire. Here is how specialist recruitment prevents the most expensive mistake in manufacturing.

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Manufacturing
31 May 202610 min read

Reshoring Manufacturing to the UK — Is It Worth It in 2026?

A data-driven analysis of reshoring in 2026. Labour costs, import duties, government incentives, supply chain resilience, and how to build a business case that actually works.

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Manufacturing
27 May 20268 min read

Why UK Manufacturers Need a Feasibility Study Before Scaling

Scaling a manufacturing operation without a feasibility study is one of the most expensive mistakes a UK business can make. Here is why the data matters more than gut feeling.

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Import & Trade
22 May 20266 min read

UK Import Duty Rates for Textiles & Manufacturing in 2026 — A Complete Guide

How UK import duties work, DCTS preferential rates for eligible developing countries, key HS codes for textiles, and why the duty structure fundamentally affects make-vs-buy decisions.

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Manufacturing
22 May 20267 min read

What Is a Manufacturing Feasibility Study? (And Why UK Businesses Need One)

Everything you need to know about manufacturing feasibility studies — what they cover, how much they cost (£2,000–£5,000), how long they take, and the three scenarios every reshoring analysis should model.

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Tax & Incentives
22 May 20267 min read

Government Grants & Tax Incentives for UK Manufacturing in 2026

Full Expensing, Freeport benefits, R&D Tax Credits, Made Smarter grants, and regional funding — every major incentive available to UK manufacturers, and how to access them.

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