Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today

Posted on 11 Feb 2025 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web. To make your life a little easier, we trawl through all the major trade publications, broadsheets and business magazines to find you the most important manufacturing news each morning. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back daily.

Bentley Motors announces opening of latest apprenticeship programme

Bentley Motors has announced today the opening of vacancies for its latest apprenticeship programme, offering a unique opportunity for the next generation of talent to join the company as it transitions to full electrification. More via The Manufacturer

FANUC UK seeks the next young robotics superstars

Leading industrial automation specialist FANUC UK is continuing its commitment to inspire the next generation of engineers by supporting a search to find the UK’s best young robotics talent. More via The Manufacturer

92% of manufacturing SMEs anticipating skills gaps, new report finds

Just over nine in 10 (92%) manufacturing SMEs in England are anticipating some kind of skills gap within their business, with a third at entry level (33%), a new report has revealed. More via The Manufacturer

Leyland Trucks and the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology steer apprentices along right route

Manufacturer Leyland Trucks and the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) are taking a collaborative approach to training apprentices. More via The Manufacturer

South Yorkshire’s ‘Get up to Speed’ event returns bigger than ever

South Yorkshire’s largest STEM careers showcase, ‘Get up to Speed with STEM’, is set to return bigger and better than ever with up to 6,000 young people and educators set to take part. More via The Manufacturer

HMS Sutherland returns to sea after successful upgrade

Following a significant upgrade and modernisation programme, HMS Sutherland has set sail for initial training prior to sea trials – marking a major milestone in her journey back to full operational capability with the Royal Navy. More via The Manufacturer