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Stephen Phipson CBE: a wish list for the new government’s first Budget
Stephen Phipson CBE, CEO of Make UK, sets out his wishes for the Labour government’s first Budget. More via The Manufacturer
Made Smarter powers SME manufacturers to invest £25m in technology
Made Smarter has reached a major milestone – backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies. More via The Manufacturer
EngineeringUK workforce report shows 19.2% employed in engineering and technology occupations
A new EngineeringUK workforce report reveals that around a fifth (19.2%) of the UK workforce (both employed and self-employed) were working in an engineering and technology occupation in 2023. More via The Manufacturer
Macaroon maker and The Midcounties Co-operative get 32 people into work
An innovative tie-up between one of Birmingham’s leading social enterprises and a well-known UK retailer has helped more than 32 people secure employment – 61% of whom have never had a job. More via The Manufacturer
Automotive suppliers view net zero as short-term threat for long-term gain, survey finds
More than two thirds of UK automotive component makers (68%) see the transition to net zero as a short-term threat, but almost all (93%) recognise that meeting the challenge of decarbonisation will be vital for their long-term business prospects. More via The Manufacturer
New £4.5m initiative launched to address UK medicines manufacturing skills shortage
A £4.5m initiative has been launched to address the growing skills shortage in the UK’s medicines manufacturing industry.
The Resilience Centre of Excellence for UK Medicines Manufacturing Skills will serve as a central, coordinated hub for workforce skills, training and outreach. More via PharmaTimes
