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Government unveils technical education overhaul to strengthen manufacturing skills pipeline
The UK government has unveiled plans to transform technical education by introducing new vocational pathways for 14-year-olds, in a move designed to strengthen the future skills pipeline for sectors including advanced manufacturing, engineering and digital technology. Read more via The Manufacturer
Sheffield manufacturer SMP plans to grow to £300m by 2031 to boost UK aerospace capability
Sheffield-based manufacturer, Special Melted Products (SMP), is investing tens of millions of pounds in an ambitious growth programme that is expected to triple revenue to more than £300m by 2031, while creating 150 skilled jobs across the wider region. Read more via The Manufacturer
Astemo’s £100m UK investment on course for April 2027 completion
A £100m redevelopment by global automotive component business Astemo to its UK manufacturing plant is on track to finish next April as planned, and is already attracting interest from potential new customers. Read more via The Manufacturer
Unidome joins Made in Britain as founder champions UK manufacturing community
A Wiltshire manufacturer of handcrafted glamping domes has joined Made in Britain, with its founder arguing that stronger collaboration between UK manufacturers is essential to sustaining British industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
Trade association ADS surpasses 2,000 member organisations
ADS, the trade association representing the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries, has reached more than 2,000 member organisations for the first time. Read more via The Manufacturer
