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BICS applications open as manufacturers urged to apply for electricity bill support
Applications have opened for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), which could cut electricity costs for eligible manufacturers by up to 25%. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK Manufacturing PMI: Industry growth eases as rising costs and supply chain pressures mount
UK manufacturing remained in expansion territory in September, but the pace of output growth weakened for a second consecutive month as higher energy, transport and input costs added to pressures facing manufacturers. Read more via The Manufacturer
Growing numbers of West Midlands manufacturers looking to diversify into defence
Growing numbers of West Midlands manufacturers are looking to diversify into defence and security as the region works with the East Midlands to win more investment in a sector of increasing importance to the UK economy. Read more via The Manufacturer
Investment pays off as Pre-Met stamps out £500,000 new business haul
Redditch-based metal pressing and stamping specialist, Pre-Met, is reaping the benefits of a sustained investment drive with a £500,000 order boost. Read more via The Manufacturer
Croda explores how AI could reshape agricultural innovation
Croda has published a new white paper examining how artificial intelligence could accelerate agricultural R&D, from analysing historical data to improving seed quality assessment. Read more via The Manufacturer
