Manufacturing industry risks wasting money on digital tech without strategic planning SME manufacturers risk wasting time and money on digital technology without a strategic plan, Made Smarter has found in new research.
Historic £24bn investment in UK defence industry launched The biggest investment programme in the UK defence industry since the Cold War will be announced today by Boris Johnson.
Government announces £12bn green industrial revolution funds The government has set out plans to create a green industrial revolution, which includes ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.
Rishi Sunak’s support scheme gives manufacturers breathing space The chancellor’s decision to provide a more favourable job support scheme will buy manufacturing firms valuable time to protect jobs, a leading trade body says.
UK manufacturing urged to prepare for end of Brexit transition period Manufacturers are being urged by the government to take action now to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.
New government support to save thousands of metalforming jobs – CBM Thousands of jobs in the metalforming sector will be saved thanks to the latest coronavirus support announced by the chancellor Rishi Sunak.
How Rishi Sunak’s latest measures can help UK manufacturers The chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday outlined additional government support to businesses across the UK impacted by the pandemic.
£300m UK manufacturing investment to boost use of digital tech The government will be investing £147 million in the Manufacturing Made Smarter challenge to transform UK manufacturing capabilities through the development and adoption of industrial digital technologies.
New government apprenticeship handout for UK manufacturing The UK manufacturing industry is being called on to create the next generation of innovators with a government apprenticeship giveaway.
New funding to revolutionise UK manufacturing supply chains Made Smarter and UK Research and Innovation have launched two funding competitions for innovative businesses in the UK to come together to develop digital technologies to boost supply chain productivity…
10-point plan for growth in UK manufacturing industry A manufacturing collective has launched a post-Covid-19 manifesto to detail the support the industry needs in order to recover from the pandemic.
£3.2bn blueprint to recharge the West Midlands economy More than 600 business leaders from the West Midlands have called on the chancellor Rishi Sunak to back a £3.2 billion plan to jumpstart the region's economy.
New funding to help innovative companies survive Covid-19 Innovative ideas and projects led by companies recovering from the impact of Covid-19 will not be lost thanks to a new £200 million fund launched.
10 ways the chancellor can boost and future-proof industry Make UK has released a 10 point economic plan to boost investment, improve skills and prepare industry for the digital future.
Budget 2020: New survey shows what UK manufacturing needs A new survey by industry body Make UK shows investment allowances, energy costs and R&D top the list of priorities for British manufacturers.
All of the Government’s business support schemes in one place The Government has launched a new business support campaign designed to help companies find the right funding to grow and innovate.
New investment to save UK industry millions while cutting emissions The UK Government is investigating the most effective ways to cut industrial greenhouse gas emissions to help reach net zero by 2050.
Government launches £200m new funding for innovative businesses Innovative companies across the UK will benefit from £200 million of government support to ensure they can access the finance they need to grow.
