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21st January 2021
New research unpacks the impact of 2020 on business
An annual report on the state of small business in Britain has revealed that the ‘enormous challenges’ facing firms during 2020 have sparked rising interest in digitalisation and sustainability.
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20th January 2021
Minister urges firms to follow 6 EU Exit actions
The government has launched a series of on-demand videos to help firms understand new rules on EU Exit, with Business Minister Paul Scully urging businesses ‘not to delay any further’.
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14th January 2021
Trade and investment top industry concerns for 2021
Concerns over trade and the attractiveness of the UK for investment are key concerns for manufacturers in 2021 but many are confident about their prospects, according to a major survey.
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14th January 2021
Manufacturers ‘more open to innovation’ due to COVID-19
New research suggests that adapting to COVID-19 has encouraged UK manufacturers to accelerate their implementation of advanced technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things.
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14th January 2021
Applications open for Hub’s third Made for Manufacturing programme
Manufacturers in Greater Manchester are set to benefit from further support, following the return of a fully-funded programme to help businesses of all sizes increase productivity and get on the pa...
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12th January 2021
New trade barriers service launched to help exporters
The Department for International Trade has launched a new digital service to help businesses understand trade barriers in different countries and identify new opportunities overseas.
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11th January 2021
EU Trade Deal: Updated guidance for manufacturers
With the UK’s new trade agreement with the EU now in place, government agencies are busy updating regulatory guidance to help manufacturers understand their responsibilities.
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8th January 2021
Stockpiling reached near-record levels at the end of 2020
Activity in the manufacturing sector reached a three-year high in December as customers rushed to beat the end of the EU Transition Period, causing supply chain disruption and longer lead times.
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22nd December 2020
Manufacturers using match-making tool to buy British
Manufacturers that normally source components from abroad are finding UK-based alternative suppliers through Reshoring UK, a new collaborative online marketplace.
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21st December 2020
Only 31% of manufacturing staff happy with hygiene practices
A survey about how COVID-19 has affected perceptions of cleanliness in UK workplaces has found that most factory staff think their hygiene practices are inadequate.
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