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5 reasons why we STILL need a Minister for Manufacturing
With the arrival of the Labour government, we take a look at why a Minister for Manufacturing is vital to the sector’s future, with insight from GTK, UK manufacturer of cable assemblies. More via The Manufacturer
Make UK launches Industrial Strategy Skills Commission to tackle the country’s growing manufacturing employment crisis
Make UK has launched the Industrial Strategy Skills Commission to find a solution to the growing skills deficit in manufacturing and engineering across the country. More via The Manufacturer
Origin Frames Ltd seals £2.5m funding to support growth
A Buckinghamshire-based door and window manufacturer is expanding to provide new services for customers, after investing in a new specialist division that will see 25 new skilled jobs brought to the area. More via The Manufacturer
UK manufacturing output increases in Q3 despite smaller workforce, new analysis reveals
A smaller workforce helped UK manufacturers produce goods and materials worth £150.9bn in the third quarter of 2024, according to an analysis of ONS data by FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics. More via The Manufacturer
Cummins named top 100 diversity leader
Cummins Inc. has ranked in the Financial Times Diversity Leaders list for the fourth consecutive year, securing a position in the top 100 once again. More via The Manufacturer
UK manufacturers set to benefit from CPTPP membership next month
UK manufacturers are less than one month away (15 December) from enjoying the benefits of the UK joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), one of the largest free trade areas in the world which will account for 15% of global GDP, or £12tn, once the UK joins. More via The Manufacturer
