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Jackdaw gas field gets green light
The Jackdaw field development will start to supply gas to British homes and businesses from the end of this month, after the Energy Secretary agreed that the regulator can grant consent for gas to be produced at the field. Read more via The Manufacturer
New leader appointed at the BCGA
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), whose members operate at critical touchpoints across the UK’s manufacturing sector, has appointed a new leader to take the organisation forward into their next phase of growth. Read more via The Manufacturer
Aerospace entrepreneurs turn £25k start-up loans into transatlantic success
The entrepreneurs behind an innovative aerospace business that used funding from the Start Up Loans programme to develop its first propeller prototype have been appointed as Start Up Loans Ambassadors for the East Midlands. Read more via The Manufacturer
Rising Star and Advanced Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 East Midlands National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards announced
Jack Billingham Rolls-Royce has won the Rising Star of the Year and Advanced Apprentice of the year at the East Midlands National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2026. The ceremony to announce the regional winners was held on 7 October. Read more via The Manufacturer
The Compleat Food Group strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments
Leading food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced two senior appointments to strengthen its leadership team, with Steve Challouma joining as the Group’s first Chief Growth Officer and Jo Smith as Chief Product Officer. Read more via The Manufacturer
