Investment sharply rises in UK manufacturing after tax break The introduction of the recent 'super-deduction' tax incentive is set to sharply boost investment this year for British manufacturers.
£85bn to be invested in UK defence sector over four years Defence secretary Ben Wallace has set out the future vision of the UK armed forces and defence investment in a new publication.
1,400 jobs secured in UK aerospace manufacturing sector with new investment 1,400 jobs could be secured thanks to new investments in the UK aerospace manufacturing sector from consortiums including McLaren and GKN.
CBILS provides support for mergers and acquisitions Compass Business Finance has helped bring together and support a number of successful mergers and acquisitions (M&A) over the past 12 months.
130% capital allowance for machinery purchases announced Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new 130% capital allowance for businesses investing in qualifying plant and machinery.
Budget 2021: UK manufacturing reacts to Rishi Sunak’s plans Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced the budget and the latest measures to support the UK economy in the COVID-19 pandemic.
How the UK could be world’s fastest growing developed country A new report explains how to turn the UK into the developed world’s fastest growing economy by growing the manufacturing sector.
UK manufacturing industry calls for targeted tax incentives 65% of the UK manufacturing industry would commit to greater investment if incentives for capital expenditure were increased.
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.
