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How will changes to immigration laws impact manufacturers?
The UK government has proposed significant changes to the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), but what do they mean for manufacturers? Read more via The Manufacturer
A third cyber incident in the space of a month should sound the alarm bell for manufacturers
With news of another significant cyber attack on critical infrastructure in Europe, manufacturers need to be more prepared than ever in the face of proliferating IoT attacks. Read more via The Manufacturer
SMMT urges targeted government support to unlock UK automotive innovation investment
The UK automotive sector could attract billions of pounds in additional investment and create high-value jobs if the government provides targeted support for research, development and innovation (RD&I), according to a new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read more via The Manufacturer
Britain’s best-performing local economies revealed
A new national benchmark measuring economic performance across every UK local authority has been launched, offering a comprehensive picture of where growth is happening across the country. Read more via The Manufacturer
Gateshead factories offered new future in multi-million pound deal
A multi-million-pound deal has given two Gateshead factories a new future after the collapse of a century-old business left around 180 people out of work, saving the UK’s only suspended-ceiling manufacturing facility from closure. Read more via The Manufacturer
