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Government backs UK R&D with record £20.4bn investment at Autumn Budget
In her Autumn Statement on Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the highest ever level of government investment of £20.4bn in research and development for next year. More via The Manufacturer
Thousands more SME manufacturers to benefit from Made Smarter after Budget commitment
Made Smarter Adoption, the UK Government’s programme helping SME manufacturers adopt technology and digital skills, will continue next year and expand into all regions of England. More via The Manufacturer
Manilife to open new £1m production facility in Shirebrook
The UK’s fastest growing peanut butter brand has announced a new production facility in Shirebrook as it continues to grow and acquire new customers within the nut butter category. More via The Manufacturer
Midlands manufacturers react to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Manufacturing businesses across the Midlands have reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. More via The Manufacturer
Collaboration achieves UK first with successful test of innovative rocket telemetry relay system
A collaboration between Viasat, CGI and Skyrora has completed a successful ground test of InRange, a space-based launch vehicle telemetry relay system. More via The Manufacturer
More than 140 jobs go as tumble dryer manufacturer announces closure of Bristol facility
The owner of a tumble dryer factory has confirmed its closure with the loss of at least 142 jobs.
Appliances firm Beko Europe told staff last month that its Hotpoint UK factory in Yate, near Bristol, will close on December 31. More via BBC News
UK paint manufacturer crosses the Atlantic by launching US venture
North Yorkshire-based Brouns & Co, a producer of historically accurate sustainable linseed paints, has formally launched in the US with a local stockholding and distribution centre in New Hampshire. More via The Business Desk
