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UK steel strategy targets boost to production and cuts on imports
The UK steel strategy, that was published today, has set a higher target for the UK to make half of the steel it uses, while placing higher taxes on steel imports. Read more via The Manufacturer
Diana Casey: what does CBAM mean for the future of UK cement manufacturing?
The Mineral Products Association’s Dr Diana Casey warns that misalignment between the EU and upcoming UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms could undermine the competitiveness, decarbonisation progress and supply security of the UK cement industry unless the government urgently refines the policy’s design, pricing and implementation in collaboration with manufacturers. Read more via The Manufacturer
New Innovation Report says the UK is losing industrial competitiveness
The latest UK Innovation Report, published by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy at the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, finds that while the UK excels in research and early-stage innovation, it continues to underperform on innovation outcomes such as high technology exports, technology scale-up, and global industrial market share. Read more via The Manufacturer
The knead for change: how Finsbury Food Group is building a connected bakery
Finsbury Food Group COO Lucy Wills discusses how the business has evolved into a unified, data-driven manufacturer, leveraging digital integration, people development and operational excellence to scale sustainably while preserving its craft heritage. Read more via The Manufacturer
A UK space odyssey: UKspace talks opportunities and growth
UKspace President Dr Alice Bunn OBE outlines the UK space sector’s ambitions to become a global leader—highlighting its £7bn economic contribution, 50,000-strong workforce, and expanding opportunities across satellite manufacturing, launch services and data-driven applications. Read more via The Manufacturer
