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‘UK-First’ intercity battery train trial surpasses expectations
The UK’s first intercity battery train trial in the North of England has successfully concluded, with the technology meeting, and in some cases surpassing, expectations. More via The Manufacturer
Award-winning British manufacturer Connectix to offshore factory operations East following Autumn Statement
The boss of an award-winning British manufacturer has said the company will offshore its factory operations to the East after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent Autumn Statement, which included £40bn in tax rises. More via The Manufacturer
South Yorkshire’s future engineers shine at Lord Mayor’s Show 2024
Apprentices from the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre were among the thousands marching through the streets of London on Saturday for the Lord Mayor’s Show, representing Sheffield’s manufacturing legacy and celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire. More via The Manufacturer
EV mandate must be matched with ambitious government interventions, says SMMT chief
The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has said that a suitably ambitious intervention by government to match industry’s investment in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing is essential to drive demand. More via The Manufacturer
UK manufacturing celebrated at 3rd annual Made in Britain Impact Awards
UK manufacturing was recently celebrated at the annual Made in Britain Impact Awards, held on 6 November at West Midlands Safari Park. More via The Manufacturer
Midlands manufacturer Heartbeat UK aims to double turnover after securing multi-million pound funding deal
One of the UK’s leading interior furniture and fittings manufacturers has just secured a multi-million funding deal, saying it plans to double its turnover in the next five years. More via The Manufacturer
