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BAE Systems opens 2026 apprenticeship applications as training numbers hit record high
BAE Systems has opened applications for its 2026 apprenticeship intake at the same time as it reports a record number of young people currently in training across its UK operations. Read more via The Manufacturer
EngineeringUK welcomes new trustees
EngineeringUK has announced the appointment of three new trustees: James Murnieks, Jo Passingham and Neil Young, who joined the company’s board on 1 December 2025. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK manufacturers unite to launch fully British-made copper cookware range
A collective of UK manufacturers has unveiled an exclusive collection of handcrafted copper pans, produced entirely in Britain and carrying the internationally recognised Made in Britain trademark. Read more via The Manufacturer
South East manufacturers kickstart digital transformation with Made Smarter leadership programme
South East manufacturers have taken their first big step into the future after joining Made Smarter’s new leadership programme designed to fast-track digital skills, strategy and innovation. Read more via The Manufacturer
£250,000 boost as AWI’s Emergency Manufacturing Service in demand
A desire for leaner inventories and quicker stock replenishment to meet fluctuations in demand has led to a major uptake in Alloy Wire International (AWI)’s Emergency Manufacturing Service (EMS). Read more via The Manufacturer
