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Reaction to the Spring Budget: what it means for manufacturers
As businesses brace for supply chain disruptions amid a global trade war, new technology investment was top of the wish list for the UK’s C-suite leaders ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Spring Budget today. More via The Manufacturer
Manufacturing leaders in Southern England invited to accelerate digital transformation through Made Smarter
Manufacturing leaders across Southern England are being urged to sign up to Made Smarter, the UK Government programme helping SMEs embrace digital technologies for growth. More via The Manufacturer
A third of teachers unconfident advising students about technical pathways, finds new report
A report into the perceptions of the best routes into engineering and technology amongst teaching professionals has found an even split between university and apprenticeships routes. More via The Manufacturer
Nottingham’s cutting-edge X-ray tech takes centre stage with MP visit
Nottingham-based HALO X-ray Technologies demonstrated its pioneering X-ray technology to local MP, Lilian Greenwood, during her recent visit to the company. More via The Manufacturer
Food and drink business confidence down to -47%
Confidence among the UK’s 12,500 food and drink manufacturers is in sharp decline, as businesses are faced with a range of rising costs in 2025, according to fresh data from the Food and Drink Federation. More via The Manufacturer
Mars named UK’s most family-friendly and pet-friendly workplace
Mars has been recognised as the ‘UK’s Most Family Friendly Company’ in the 2025 Flexa100 list while also earning recognition as the second most pet-friendly company in the country. More via The Manufacturer
