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Tidal wave turbines on the bottom of the sea - tidal energy - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

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Strong links to manufacturing will determine commercial future of tidal energy

Nuclear industry - Fit For Nuclear, Nuclear AMRC (one of the High Value Manufacturing Catapults) workshop - safe working

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Covid-19: What the nuclear industry can teach us all about safety

UK SMEs CNC Laser plasma cutting of metal, modern industrial technology - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

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Covid-19 – likely fallout and how manufacturers are preparing

Confederation of British Metalforming

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Furlough extension could save 12,000 manufacturing jobs

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Survival Finance – what’s really going on?

SME Manufacturers - Manufacturing Barometer - MGP SWMAS APRIL 27 2020

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SME manufacturers show lack of confidence in government support

Bournemouth businesses could see one of the UK's earliest 5G networks in place by 2020 - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

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Remote working: Top tips to stay connected, productive and healthy

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SME manufacturers already in a serious condition due to Covid-19

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What impact is Covid-19 having on small UK manufacturers?

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LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus information for UK manufacturers

[14:12] Daniel Kirmatzis Institutes of Technology – The government will provide £120 million to bring further education and higher education providers in England together with employers to open up to eight new Institutes of Technology. These institutions will be used to deliver high-quality higher level technical education and to help close skills gaps in their local areas. (1 liked)[14:13] Daniel Kirmatzis Facilities and equipment to support T levels – The government will provide £95 million for providers in England to invest in high quality facilities and industry-standard equipment to support the rollout of T levels. Funding will support T level routes being delivered from autumn 2021, including construction, digital, and health and science. National Skills Fund – The government will consult widely in the spring on how to use the new National Skills Fund. Apprenticeship Levy – The government will look at how to improve the working of the Apprenticeship Levy, to support large and small employers in meeting the long-term skills needs of the economy. Apprenticeships – The government will ensure that sufficient funding is made available in 2020-21 to support an increase in the number of new high-quality apprenticeships in small- and medium-sized businesses.

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Budget 2020: R&D tax credits up, but little guidance for the future of UK manufacturing