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T Level results day: research reveals change in attitudes towards vocational education
As the first students to study Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels in England prepare to receive their results today, new research reveals a change in attitudes towards technical and vocational qualifications. More via The Manufacturer
Copper Beech brews success with help of bespoke support programme
A Worcestershire brewing company is building a strategic growth plan for the future with the help of a bespoke growth programme for SMEs. More via The Manufacturer
Precast concrete giant FP McCann invests £90m in expanding manufacturing operations
South Derry precast concrete firm FP McCann is investing £90 million to drive forward its manufacturing capabilities with several factory extensions and the introduction of several new product lines.
And the move – which has been prompted by positive 2024 half-year sales to date – will create around 100 jobs and will allow the company to maintain and grow its range of high-quality sustainable products. More via The Irish News
Tata Steel £100m transition fund sees its first release of money
The first tranche from a £100m transition fund to support the retraining of Tata steelworkers and help supply chain companies diversify due to the cessation of blast furnace steelmaking at Port Talbot has been released. More via Business Live
Unipart Group announces retirement of founder and executive chairman Dr John M. Neill CBE
Unipart Group has announced the retirement of its Founder and Executive Chairman, Dr John M. Neill CBE, after an illustrious career spanning five decades. More via The Manufacturer
Subaru to launch two new electric cars in UK by 2026
Subaru will bring two new electric cars to the UK by 2026 as it seeks to build on the early success of the Solterra in pursuit of a bigger slice of the UK market.
The expansion of the Japanese firm’s line-up is part of an £8 billion electrification investment package, which will result in seven new EVs being introduced worldwide – three of which will be SUVs developed with technical partner and 20% stakeholder Toyota, as was the bZ4X-based Solterra. More via Autocar
