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Accord Healthcare to build £50m medicines manufacturing facility in Newcastle, creating 50+ jobs
A new £50m medicines manufacturing facility is to be built in Newcastle following an investment deal between the government and Accord Healthcare. More via The Manufacturer
UK Manufacturing PMI: industry slips into contraction as output slows and new orders decline
The UK manufacturing sector contracted in October, with output growth slowing and new orders declining, new figures released on Friday show. More via The Manufacturer
Budget for growth welcome but markets and supply chain also matter, says SMMT chief
The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has welcomed the Chancellor’s growth-focused Budget, but said that a competitive supply chain and strong local market should also be top priorities. More via The Manufacturer
Aurrigo checks-in to LAX with ‘Best New Transformative Concept’ Award at FTE Global
Aurrigo International plc’s Auto-DollyTug® has been hailed as the ‘Best New Transformative Concept’ at a major travel conference. More via The Manufacturer
Worcester businesses encouraged to drive growth with Innovation Worcestershire support
Businesses from across Worcestershire are being encouraged to drive growth and unlock new markets with the support of a Worcestershire County Council programme. More via The Manufacturer
More Government support and public exposure to EVs needed, Polestar UK boss says
The boss of the UK arm of a Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer has said that more Government incentives and exposing more people to the technology around electric cars are key to growing the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK.
Matt Galvin the UK managing director of Polestar said the UK was not currently doing enough to encourage people to transition away from petrol and diesel cars. More via The Independent
