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Government launches V-Level qualification to boost higher-level learning
The UK government has unveiled a new vocational qualification, the ‘V-Level’, for 16 to 19-year-olds in England, aimed at simplifying the post-GCSE landscape and tackling long-standing skills shortages. Read more via The Manufacturer
Suppliers urged to take part in new JLR survey
A new survey of companies in the JLR supply chain has been launched to ensure West Midlands firms are having their voices heard. Read more via The Manufacturer
UKCAAR launches to drive zero-emission automotive innovation
The UK automotive sector is set to gain fresh momentum in its transition to zero-emission mobility with the launch of the UK Council for Automotive Academic Research (UKCAAR), a new national collaboration platform designed to unite academia, industry, and government. Read more via The Manufacturer
Black Country manufacturer secures funding to cut waste and boost efficiency
Stourbridge-based Vanguard Foundry, a leading manufacturer of iron and stainless-steel castings, is investing in new machinery that will increase its production capacity, improve quality, and reduce waste. Read more via The Manufacturer
Oadby Plastics achieves carbon neutral waste through strategic partnership
Oadby Plastics, one of the UK’s largest independent plastics suppliers, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by achieving carbon neutral waste and reducing single use plastic waste. Read more via The Manufacturer
