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Labour will not release long-awaited industrial strategy until June
Labour’s long-awaited industrial strategy will not now be published until June, while ministers will bring forward plans for individual sectors in a bid to show they are working to kickstart growth, it has emerged.
Strategies for life sciences – highlighted by Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, in her high-profile growth speech in Oxfordshire – and advanced manufacturing have been earmarked for early publication. But the broader industrial strategy, previously scheduled for spring, is now expected to be published around the same time as the spending review on 11 June, the Guardian understands. More via The Guardian
Dr Carlos López-Gómez: Reversing the decline – how to revitalise UK industries
In our latest guest blog post, IfM Engage’s Dr Carlos López-Gómez suggests five considerations for UK industry to reverse its decline. More via The Manufacturer
Importance of degree apprenticeships to the manufacturing and engineering sectors laid bare by new study
A recent report has lifted the lid on the importance of degree apprenticeships to the manufacturing and engineering sectors by highlighting the critical role they play in driving productivity, social inclusion and tackling the skills gap. More via The Manufacturer
Enhanced apprenticeships offer bolt-on training to target specific skills gaps
The University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre has launched an enhanced apprenticeship programme, offering employers unprecedented flexibility in shaping the learning journey of their apprentices. More via The Manufacturer
Food production surge drives UK manufacturing growth in Q4 2024
The food subsector witnessed a significant production increase in the final quarter of 2024, helping UK manufacturing record its best quarter on record, new figures show. More via The Manufacturer
NIS Group secures 500 new jobs with the launch of Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy in Aston
A new specialist infrastructure and rail training centre was launched in Aston yesterday, with employers from multiple infrastructure sectors pledging more than 500 new jobs for learners. More via The Manufacturer
RS Group cements its position as an ESG leader
RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has announced its inclusion in the prestigious CDP A-list, having improved its CDP rating this year from A- to A for its commitment to ESG at RS Group. More via The Manufacturer
