Devolved nations see manufacturing jobs boost
15 July 2024 The three devolved nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have seen a significant growth in the number of manufacturing jobs in the last… Read More
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Manufacturers are leading the charge in AI adoption
13 June 2024 Business growth, addressing the skills gap and need for greater efficiency are driving plans for AI, machine learning, cloud computing and other digital technology… Read More
Food, beverage and automotive manufacturers drive Q1 productivity
15 May 2024 UK manufacturers produced goods and materials worth £150.5 billion in the first three months of 2024, a reduction of 0.8% year-on-year, according to analysis… Read More
Six days instead of six months delivery
4 September 2023 MENZEL ELEKTROMOTOREN says its motor customers in the UK appreciate its fast delivery capability. Two of them recently contacted the company after experiencing motor failures,… Read More
Industry calls for targeted sectoral approach on Apprenticeship funding
10 May 2021 Britain’s manufacturers are calling on Government to adopt a sectoral rethink on how levy money can be spent to boost essential skills in high… Read More
Make UK backs Association of Colleges call for extra year of learning for students
14 April 2021 The Association of Colleges has published results from a survey of colleges, revealing the extent of damage to students’ education during the pandemic. A… Read More
Industry calls for Business Rates and Investment boost to free up cash for recovery
26 October 2020 Britain’s manufacturers are calling for Business Rates to be waived or reduced in tandem with a boost to investment allowances to help fire up… Read More
SMEs unclear when C-19 special operational arrangements will end
19 August 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic is continuing to have far-reaching impacts for the UK’s SME community, with at least three quarters experiencing a reduction in their… Read More
Small business confidence bounces back
20 July 2020 The proportion of UK small businesses predicting growth has almost doubled in just three months – from 14% to 27% – giving one of… Read More
Manufacturing recruitment set to plummet – new report
6 June 2019 The number of British SME manufacturers planning to increase staff headcount in the coming months has plummeted to just 30%, its lowest level for… Read More