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An industry report of the automobile industry in Great Britain is presented from publisher Business Monitor International Ltd., with topics including the SWOT analysis on the industry, the industry outlook for 2013-2019 and the political and economic developments in the country.

The report is presented food and drink industry in Great Britain as of the first quarter of 2015. The SWOT analysis of the country's economic and political conditions and of the industry is presented. An overview of the forecast, risk/reward ratings and competitive landscape of the industry is provided.

The report presents forecasts from research firm Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI) for Great Britain's commercial banking industry for 2014-2018 and includes a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis on the industry and the country's political and economic conditions. BMI believes that the Eurozone financial crisis could further the deterioration of bank asset quality. BMI also forecasts a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.5% in 2015.

The article offers information related to the automobile industry in Great Britain as of the first quarter (Q1) of 2015 and provides forecast until 2018. Among the key indicators that were discussed and given predictions include automobile sales and production, motorcycle market, and macroeconomics. Information on SWOT analysis, politics, and economy of Great Britain is also provided.

The article provides an analysis of the defence and security sector of Great Britain for the first quarter of 2015, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT). Topics discussed include industry forecast on defence expenditure, armed forces and government spending, and defence trade, industry risk reward ratings, and defence market overview. Also presented are economic outlook on Great Britain and five-year industry forecasts to 2018.

The report is presented on the oil and gas industry in Great Britain as of the first quarter of 2015. The SWOT analysis of the country's economic and political conditions and of the industry is presented. An overview of the forecast, risk/reward ratings and competitive landscape of the industry is provided.

This publication provides a defence and security report for Great Britain for the first quarter of 2014 and includes a 5-year forecasts to 2017. It presents a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of security and defence as well as the country's political, economic, and business environment. Other topics include industry forecast, macroeconomic forecasts, and industry risk reward ratings.

This publication presents a forecast for the defence industry in Great Britain through 2017. A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis of the country's defence and security industry is provided, as well as forecasts on defence expenditure, armed forces and government spending, defence trade and exports and imports. A macroeconomic outlook for Great Britain is also presented.

The article provides an overview of the economic condition of the oil and gas industry in Great Britain, and presents forecasts for 2021. It indicates that the pick-up in drilling activity in the country's offshore sector will continue on the back of high oil prices and tax reforms that support gs production and development. It expects that the country's oil production will continue on a downgrade trend, while gas production will fall further to 35.5 billion cubic meters in 2013.

The article forecasts the condition of the commercial banking industry in Great Britain as of the first quarter of 2013. It provides a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis on the industry and on the country's political, economic, and business environment. The global commercial banking industry is expected to grow faster in emerging markets compared to developed states. It also offers a corporate profile of several banks including Lloyds Banking Group PLC.

A report on the automobile industry in Great Britain for the first quarter of 2013 is presented. It provides an outlook on the sales and productions of the industry through 2017, wherein growth is expected to continue at a slower pace. It offers a prediction of the nation's economy, wherein improvements are expected on gross domestic product (GDP), employment and service sector. Also offered are profiles of automobile companies Ford Motor Co. and Vauxhall Motors Ltd.

The article provides an outlook for the performance of the banking industry in Great Britain as of the third quarter of 2012. It presents SWOT analysis for the country's commercial banking sector, political condition, economic condition, and business environment. It highlights the forecast for the business environment, global commercial banking, and regional banking sector. Several charts which depict the condition of the banking sector are also presented.

An industry report for the trends and developments in Great Britain's oil and gas market for the third quarter (Q3) of 2012, which includes a ten-year forecast to 2021, is presented. It offers an overview of the global oil supply and demand, oil production, and market changes and risks. It provides an analysis which includes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the industry. Several charts are given depicting the comparative industry indicators from 2009 to 2021.

The article presents SWOT analysis on automobile industry, politics and economic condition in Great Britain. It states that future and planned closures of vehicle plants could decrease the manufacturing capacity of automobile industry. It considers parliamentary democracy as one of the country's political strengths. It adds the threats brought by housing and real estate industry in prices and consumer confidence.

The article presents a forecast of the food and drink industry in Great Britain. It anticipates that the consumer recovery will remain relatively weak due to the continued struggle of the household sector. It adds that while real consumer spending growth has secured its positive position, domestic demand will stay subdued as the government tries to eradicate its structural deficit by 2015. The significance of fiscal retrenchment to boost its economy is also mentioned.

The article presents the Business Monitor International (BMI) Ltd.'s report on the business environment for Great Britain up to 2015. It mentions the impact of the political uncertainty and ailing economic condition on the food and drink industry. It confirms that companies with strong exposure to emerging markets (EMs) will outperform its competitors. Moreover, the importance of the functional food and drink industry in providing great opportunities in the developed world is also highlighted.

The article presents an overview of the economic condition of Great Britain. It notes that the economic activity of the country has caused fears of a return to recession. It also highlights the impact of the debt crisis on business and consumer confidence as policymakers struggle to find a mutually accepted resolution. Control over the exchange rate and monetary and fiscal policies have provided substantial degree of flexibility that will allow the economy to react to exogenous shocks.

The article provides an overview of the business environment in Great Britain. It notes that the foundation of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government and the implementation of its austerity package have seen the country dropped in the Business Ratings for Developed States. It forecasts the country's infrastructure sector and continuing investments.

The article presents an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) for various sectors, including automobile industry, politics, and economy, in Great Britain in 2011. It states that the country's automobile industry is among the top producers in Europe. It says that the constitutional position of the House of Lords is still uncertain. It mentions the need to redefine the country's competitive advantage over low cost producers such as Eastern Europe, India, and China.

The article presents forecasts for the automotive industry in Great Britain for the third quarter (Q3) of 2011. It discusses the increase of the prices of raw materials in automotive manufacturing and its impact on the development of the industry such as carbon-based products and carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CRFP). It also mentions forecasts, expansions, and development in the automotive sector of India and Malaysia as emerging markets.

The article presents a forecast on Great Britain's residential, non-residential, and social infrastructure from 2007 to 2020. It forecasts a 0.87 percent growth in the country's residential and non-residential construction sector in 2011 and 0.9 percent in 2012. Several charts are also presented depicting the country's residential and non-residential building industry.

The article presents an overview on the political and economic status of Great Britain from for 201-2015. It highlights the bill passed by the government that allows universities to charge higher tuition fees that prompted to student protests in London. It also discusses the country's foreign trade policy with China that is expected to bring economic and political benefits on both countries.

The article presents an overview on Great Britain's construction and infrastructure industry from 2007 to 2015. It reports on the country's construction output of -2.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010 resulting to a total of 5.1 percent sector growth of the year. It forecasts an expected growth of 1.46 percent y-o-y between 2011 and 2015. Several charts are also presented depicting Great Britain's industry from 2012 to 2015.

The article offers information on the business environment of Great Britain as of the second quarter of 2011. It reports that the country is now ranks as third among the eight countries in the Business Environment Ratings with a score of 70.6. It also discusses Great Britain's industry risk which scored 90 out of 100 and country risk of 72.3.

The article presents a forecast on Great Britain's energy and utilities infrastructure industry from 2007 to 2020. An estimated 8.6 percent growth in the country's energy sector in 2010 while growth in the energy market is expected to slow on the forecasted years. Several charts are presented depicting the country's energy and utilities infrastructure industry.

The article presents a forecast on Great Britain's transport infrastructure from 2008 to 2015. It reports on the country's continuing transport infrastructure projects worth around 28.9 billion pounds. It forecasts the 1.85 percent growth of the country's transport sector in 2011. Several charts are also presented depicting the country's transport infrastructure industry from 2007 to 2015 including the railway, airport, and port infrastructures.

The article offers information on Great Britain's project finance ratings as of the second quarter of 2011. Great Britain which belongs to the second bracket of the Project Finance Ratings for Developed States is pushed to the sixth place due to the number of risks including its currency volatility. It also discusses the country's construction, operation, and overall project finance rating.

The article presents a forecast of the business trends in the food and drink industry from 2011 to 2015 in Great Britain by Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI). It mentions the possible return of the real consumer spending growth along with the government's effort to eliminate the structural deficit within the projected period. It notes that the food and drink sector is positioned for a stronger growth than other business areas due to the enthusiasm of consumers in the country.

Several charts are presented that show demographic and economic data for Great Britain through 2030 including population, unemployment rate, and consumer expenditure.

The article presents an outlook for the British armed forces and the domestic economy for 2011-15. It expects continued marginal decline in the armed forces during the forecast period. Included is a chart showing government defence expenditure from 2008-15. Particular focus is given to the defence budget shortfall facing Britain, along with the deepening military cooperation between Britain and France. Predictions on the macroeconomic environment are also provided, including economic expansion, monetary policy, and sterling strength.

The article presents the business environment ratings of the construction sector in Great Britain. It notes that the expansion in power plant and airport construction contributes to the progress of the country's infrastructure sector despite the scrapping of several construction projects by the government. Details related to the business ratings of several countries including the U.S. and Canada and ranking of Great Britain in terms of design and construction are also discussed.

The article forecasts the industry value and real growth of the construction and infrastructure industry in Great Britain from 2008 to 2014. It forecasts the minimal growth for the industry for 2010 because of the effects of electioneering and fiscal policy and austerity measures. It also cites the decline in the country's residential house building, however, growth in civil engineering, construction activity, and private sector investment is also expected.

The article presents an overview of the infrastructure and construction industry in Great Britain. It mentions that the large amount of the country's coal reserves makes it self-sufficient in its needs for primary energy production. It also forecasts that the construction industry of Great Britain suggests a stagnant growth for the coming years and infrastructure will exceed the construction sector because of the existence of projects such as the High Speed Rail and the nuclear estate.

The article forecasts the industry value and real growth of the transport infrastructure industry in Great Britain from 2008 to 2014. It forecasts the growth in the country's transport infrastructure from 2011 until 2014 because of the continuation of the 13 transport projects as announced by the new coalition government. An overview of the country's transport infrastructure and its major and ongoing projects on airport, road, and railway construction is also provided.

The article reports on the outlook for the food and drink industry worldwide for 2010-2015 and presents the food and drink business environment ratings for Western Europe and Great Britain and the macroeconomic forecast for Great Britain. It states that food and drink remains a high-growth and dynamic industry because of the emerging market consumer. It indicates that the British business environment's reward rating decreases because of the credit crunch and the global economic fragility.

The article discusses a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis of Great Britain's economy, politics, national security and defense industry. The country was noted to be one the top five arm traders in the world. Great Britain's alliance with the U.S. and participation in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq was mentioned to contribute to the perception that Britain is a terrorist target. The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government is said to be talking about reform.

The article presents the macroeconomic outlook of Great Britain. It mentions that the country is experiencing slow growth in the first quarter of 2010 due to bad weather conditions and the hiatus in air travel caused by the Icelandic volcano eruption that cancelled most of the commercial flights. It affirms that despite experiencing positive growth as of present time, there is still a great risk of volatility in the financial sector and concerns on the fragility of its economy.

The article reports on the rank of Great Britain on Project Finance Rating compared to other developed countries. Several risks, such as currency volatility, put Great Britain into fifth place among seven developed countries. For design and construction, the country ranked fourth behind Australia, U.S., and Germany and in terms of commission operating, the country ranked fifth. The result may reflect on the fragility of the country's weak recovery and risks of double-dip recession.

Domestic Lending Channel Still Impaired The British Banker's Association (BBA)'s most recent loan data in August 2010 suggest that lending conditions in the UK have yet to normalise. According to the data, the number of loans approved for house purchases fell to 33,698 in July, down from 34,575 the previous month and a far cry from the 78,599 peak recorded in November 2006. We believe this is reflective of two key dynamics: 1. Rising unemployment and wealth erosion has elevated the household debt burden. 2. Banks remain in deleveraging mode and are exploiting the Bank of England's discount window to repair their balance sheets. Wealth Erosion And The Debt Burden In the case of the first factor, we stress that the decline in household wealth has been substantial. Despite the rebound since Q109, the average property price is still 9% below the high recorded during the peak of the credit boom (see chart below). Equities have fared little better. Having plunged by 50% during the financial crisis, the benchmark FTSE100 stock index has only managed to get back half of these losses. This has had a significant impact on pension funds that are heavily exposed to the stock market. Alongside capital destruction, the increase in unemployment and pay and benefits freezes have hit household wealth. The unemployment rate reached 7.8% in June 2010, up from a cyclical low of 5.2% in May 2008, and is likely to remain elevated over the medium term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on the competitiveness of its manufacturing industry and regulatory environment, the UK leads BMI's Business Environment Ratings for the auto industry in Europe this quarter. However, how long the UK will be able to sustain this position will depend significantly on the regulatory environment in the country. Although the new prime minister, David Cameron, has said commitment to manufacturing is one of the government's main priorities, the business secretary, Vince Cable, has said the new government is unlikely to continue providing direct support for carmakers, except to those in 'exceptional circumstances'. Given that carmakers already face the challenge of rising raw material prices and uncertain currency movements, we stress that the new government will have to ensure that the support to carmakers is withdrawn only after some amount of stability has returned to the market. Figures for the first seven months of this year show that new car sales increased 15.1% year-on-year (y-o-y), to 1.24mn units, but a 13.2% y-o-y fall in July, has cast doubts on whether the market could end 2010 on a positive note. BMI forecasts new car sales will reach 1.98mn units by the end 2010, down nearly 1% compared with last year. We expect more pronounced growth from 2011 when we expect the market to grow nearly 4% y-o-y, to sales of 2.31mn units. Although we expect the economy to return to growth averaging 2.3% y-o-y in 2011, high vehicle ownership levels will limit any significant growth in the passenger car segment. This will limit car sales to 2.3mn units by the end of 2014, only just surpassing the pre-crisis levels of 2008. Production has recovered from the sharp drop last year, rising 41.9% y-o-y, to 808,844 units, in 7M10. However, BMI sticks to its view that output in 2010 is likely to remain well below pre-crisis levels, reaching 1.36mn units by the end of the year. Meanwhile, our expectations of a much stronger recovery in production from 2011 are being weakened by widespread fiscal consolidation, weak bank lending and internal devaluations in the eurozone. Although we expect growth thereafter, we expect output to reach 1.60mn units by the end of 2014, not yet recovering to the pre-crisis level of 1.65mn units produced in 2008. Ford Motor and Vauxhall continue to lead the market, with the former's Fiesta and Focus remaining the best selling models so far this year. Much of the sales growth this year is down to the scrappage scheme, and consumers have shown a preference for smaller low cost cars. Hyundai Motor, Ford, Kia Motors and Volkswagen emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the incentive, together taking nearly 40% of the total 392,466 vehicles sold under the scheme between January and July this year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Several charts are presented depicting the demographic and economic indicators in Great Britain in 2009-2010 including one on the country's population by age, one on education and healthcare, and one on labour market.

The article reports on the business environment forecast in the U.S in 2009. The U.S. and Great Britain placed top in the commercial banking business environment with scores 88.7 and 88.0 out of 100 respectively. On the other hand, both countries will not post stellar growth in the future due to the global credit but their financial systems have massive potential for deposits, assets and client loans to rise. Two charts are presented showing commercial banking business environment ratings.

Domestic Lending Channel Still Impaired The British Banker's Association (BBA)'s most recent loan data in August 2010 suggest that lending conditions in the UK have yet to normalise. According to the data, the number of loans approved for house purchases fell to 33,698 in July, down from 34,575 the previous month and a far cry from the 78,599 peak recorded in November 2006. We believe this is reflective of two key dynamics: 1. Rising unemployment and wealth erosion has elevated the household debt burden. 2. Banks remain in deleveraging mode and are exploiting the Bank of England's discount window to repair their balance sheets. Wealth Erosion And The Debt Burden In the case of the first factor, we stress that the decline in household wealth has been substantial. Despite the rebound since Q109, the average property price is still 9% below the high recorded during the peak of the credit boom (see chart below). Equities have fared little better. Having plunged by 50% during the financial crisis, the benchmark FTSE100 stock index has only managed to get back half of these losses. This has had a significant impact on pension funds that are heavily exposed to the stock market. Alongside capital destruction, the increase in unemployment and pay and benefits freezes have hit household wealth. The unemployment rate reached 7.8% in June 2010, up from a cyclical low of 5.2% in May 2008, and is likely to remain elevated over the medium term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on the competitiveness of its manufacturing industry and regulatory environment, the UK leads BMI's Business Environment Ratings for the auto industry in Europe this quarter. However, how long the UK will be able to sustain this position will depend significantly on the regulatory environment in the country. Although the new prime minister, David Cameron, has said commitment to manufacturing is one of the government's main priorities, the business secretary, Vince Cable, has said the new government is unlikely to continue providing direct support for carmakers, except to those in 'exceptional circumstances'. Given that carmakers already face the challenge of rising raw material prices and uncertain currency movements, we stress that the new government will have to ensure that the support to carmakers is withdrawn only after some amount of stability has returned to the market. Figures for the first seven months of this year show that new car sales increased 15.1% year-on-year (y-o-y), to 1.24mn units, but a 13.2% y-o-y fall in July, has cast doubts on whether the market could end 2010 on a positive note. BMI forecasts new car sales will reach 1.98mn units by the end 2010, down nearly 1% compared with last year. We expect more pronounced growth from 2011 when we expect the market to grow nearly 4% y-o-y, to sales of 2.31mn units. Although we expect the economy to return to growth averaging 2.3% y-o-y in 2011, high vehicle ownership levels will limit any significant growth in the passenger car segment. This will limit car sales to 2.3mn units by the end of 2014, only just surpassing the pre-crisis levels of 2008. Production has recovered from the sharp drop last year, rising 41.9% y-o-y, to 808,844 units, in 7M10. However, BMI sticks to its view that output in 2010 is likely to remain well below pre-crisis levels, reaching 1.36mn units by the end of the year. Meanwhile, our expectations of a much stronger recovery in production from 2011 are being weakened by widespread fiscal consolidation, weak bank lending and internal devaluations in the eurozone. Although we expect growth thereafter, we expect output to reach 1.60mn units by the end of 2014, not yet recovering to the pre-crisis level of 1.65mn units produced in 2008. Ford Motor and Vauxhall continue to lead the market, with the former's Fiesta and Focus remaining the best selling models so far this year. Much of the sales growth this year is down to the scrappage scheme, and consumers have shown a preference for smaller low cost cars. Hyundai Motor, Ford, Kia Motors and Volkswagen emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the incentive, together taking nearly 40% of the total 392,466 vehicles sold under the scheme between January and July this year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents an overview on the economic condition of Great Britain in 2009. Although the region has a large deposit of oil, coal and natural gas, energy production only contributed ten percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). In terms of transportation developments, the nation has highly developed roads, rails and airport facilities.

The article offers information on several infrastructure development projects in Great Britain in 2009. It notes that the country is planning to invest £30 million for the construction of roads that will connect ports and airports. It likewise states the £4.5 billion upgrade project for M25 will be financially closed in April. Moreover, ABB Group won a construction contract worth EUR60 million from Eirgrid PLC for the construction of a power transmission line.

The article reports on the macroeconomic forecast for Great Britain. Great Britain has three economic time bombs. The first time bomb is labour which has lost its way on economic policy. The housing market is the second time bomb that was already at breaking point before the economic crisis hit in 2008. The third time bomb is monetary and fiscal policy that has been lax over the past decade. Political dimension of the three time bombs is also explored.

The article reports on the automobile industry forecast scenario in Great Britain for 2009. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd. (SMMT) forecasted output to decline by 10-15 percent year-on-year by end-2009. Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, revealed $3.2 billion package for the domestic industry. It is anticipated that real growth in Great Britain will be -3.5 percent in 2009 as a result of the recession.

The article reports on the business environment ratings for the automobile industry in Great Britain for the second quarter of 2009. It is envisioned that market demand that has gradually skewed in favour of smaller vehicles provide opportunities to manufacturers. The cheap, but highly skilled workforce of the Central and Eastern European region is one of the main attractions for investors. Local markets are projected to remain monopolised by local producers, where they exist.

The article focuses on the business and economic conditions of the oil and gas industry in Great Britain. It primarily tackles the competitive landscape in the industry, considering the major oil companies operating in the country. It highlights the operation and oil production of major players that include Shell, Chevron and Exxonmobil. Furthermore, the rules and changes made by the British government affecting the industry are also discussed.