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EU Reset is a necessity as UK manufacturers risk becoming the forgotten link in Europe’s new industrial strategy
The UK must intensify its efforts to secure a closer relationship with the European Union or risk leaving domestic manufacturers at a growing disadvantage in the rapidly changing industrial landscape. Read more via The Manufacturer
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting issues supply chain warning
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that supply chain disruption from natural disasters, cyber attacks and state-sponsored terrorism is becoming an increasingly serious risk. His comments follow a PHP security flaw that left 32 UK government services offline while potential risks were assessed. Read more via The Manufacturer
Jobs saved as historic Midlands manufacturing firm acquired
A long-established Midlands metal finishing company has been rescued from administration, safeguarding ten jobs and paving the way for a brand-new chapter. Read more via The Manufacturer
4 ways the Chancellor’s first Budget can help manufacturing
Manufacturers are urging the Chancellor to use the autumn Budget to cut industrial energy costs and restore the UK’s investment appeal. With the UK facing the highest industrial electricity prices in Europe, 56% of manufacturers believe the country has become less attractive for investment over the past three to five years. Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock strengthens UK Defence capability through major commitment to skills, infrastructure and innovation in Plymouth
Babcock International Group (Babcock), the global defence company, has marked two significant milestones in its long-term commitment to the South West, opening a new Skills Centre at Devonport Dockyard, with the capability to support 1,500 technical colleagues and apprentices annually, and breaking ground on an Integrated Logistics Hub at Sherford, which will consolidate more than 30 logistics locations. Read more via The Manufacturer
