The United Kingdom's manufacturing sector experienced its fastest growth in over a year in December, as uncertainty from the autumn Budget and the Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack began to ease. The latest survey indicated a rise in both manufacturing output and new orders, with domestic demand driving the recovery while overseas orders continued to decline, albeit at a slower rate. Businesses across the supply chain, previously affected by production shutdowns, saw conditions improve, and sentiment lifted following greater clarity on government policy. However, employment in the sector continued to fall, though at a slower pace, as companies focused on efficiency and automation rather than hiring. Experts caution that sustained growth will depend on continued demand and that challenges in global trade and rising employment costs could impact future prospects.