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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
Specialist manufacturer safeguarding cancer medicines joins Made in Britain
A British manufacturer of specialist equipment used by hospital pharmacists to safely prepare chemotherapy and nuclear medicines has joined Made in Britain amid changing standards for the preparation of sterile medicines. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK suppliers risk missing out on extra defence spending
Increased defence spending risks benefiting overseas suppliers instead of building capability in the UK unless the government gives businesses clearer long-term contracts and procurement timelines, according to new Barclays Business Prosperity research. Read more via The Manufacturer
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill – what manufacturers need to know
The UK Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill is progressing through the House of Lords this month. It is intended to strengthen cyber security requirements for organisations providing essential services and digital services. Read more via The Manufacturer
JCB delivers £58,000 playground makeover for local children
JCB and a group of employees have dug deep to help transform a village playground where the company has its World Headquarters. Read more via The Manufacturer
