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Chancellor John Healey delivers first Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, has delivered his autumn Budget, the first of the Andy Burnham government, describing the announcement as: “Breathing space for now, fresh hope for the future.” Read more via The Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce and UK Government unveil £2.5bn plan to boost UK aerospace manufacturing
The UK Government and Rolls-Royce have announced plans for a joint 10-year, £2.5bn research and technology programme to develop cutting-edge gas turbine technologies for civil and defence aerospace, unlocking the biggest opportunity to transform advanced manufacturing across the UK for a generation. Read more via The Manufacturer
Forterra welcomes 12 apprentices across UK manufacturing sites
Forterra has welcomed 12 new manufacturing and engineering apprentices as part of its ongoing investment in developing the next generation of skills across the business. Read more via The Manufacturer
Encirc becomes Vidrala UK & Ireland
Encirc, the market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, filling and logistics for the food and beverage industries, has become Vidrala UK & Ireland. Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock’s supplier day showcases UK industry opportunities in Indonesia
Babcock International Group has welcomed suppliers, industry partners and Indonesian and UK government stakeholders to London for a UK-Indonesia Supplier Day. Read more via The Manufacturer
