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UK automotive trade tops £115bn five years post-Brexit
The UK automotive industry remains a global trading powerhouse five years after Brexit, generating £115bn in imports and exports in 2024, according to the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Trade Report. Read more via The Manufacturer
The Vita Group: Why we need to accelerate sustainability and innovation in a time of uncertainty
With 2030 targets approaching, manufacturers face mounting pressure to sharpen net-zero commitments amid rising costs and global uncertainty. The Manufacturer spoke with Natalie Watson, Group Director of Sustainability at The Vita Group, about leading the company’s ESG strategy and driving meaningful change across its operations. Read more via The Manufacturer
New report reveals tariff turmoil stalling UK SME growth
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being hit hard by shifting international trade tariffs, with new research revealing a sharp slowdown in investment, sales, and supply chain stability. Read more via The Manufacturer
Despite a decade of GEEP success, racial disparities persist in engineering careers — Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Engineering will celebrate ten years of its Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP) today. But while the initiative has opened pathways for underrepresented groups, recent figures show Black (11.1%) and Asian (11.0%) engineering graduates remain more than twice as likely to face unemployment as their white peers (4.8%). Read more via The Manufacturer
PepsiCo, Mars and ADM partner to advance regenerative agriculture
PepsiCo, Mars and ADM, global leaders in food, drinks and pet care, have partnered to launch a regenerative agriculture programme in Poland, supporting 24 farmers in adopting sustainable practices across their crop rotations. Read more via The Manufacturer
