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18th January 2019
Manufacturing apprentices getting the nod over graduates
Research shows that manufacturers are now clearly prioritising apprenticeships over graduate recruitment - a shift reflected by BAE System’s plan to recruit 700 apprentices this year.
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17th January 2019
We need a million more manufacturing jobs, say unions
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on the UK to take advantage of new technologies to increase the supply of high-quality jobs in manufacturing and high-tech industries.
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15th January 2019
Manufacturers to pay ‘full cost of waste’ under new strategy
The government has launched a long-awaited Resources and Waste Strategy to overhaul the UK’s struggling recycling system and put more responsibility on producers to foot the bill.
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14th January 2019
’No Deal’ planning on the up
The majority of mid-sized businesses are now preparing for the possibility of a No Deal Brexit, with research showing that manufacturers are starting to stockpile goods.
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3rd January 2019
Advanced manufacturing to revolutionise construction sector
The government has granted £72 million to a new Core Innovation Hub to make the UK a world leader in new construction techniques, such as offsite manufacturing, virtual reality and digital design.
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19th December 2018
UK manufacturing yet to convince Generation Z
A survey of over 2,000 16-23 year olds has revealed that just six per cent are contemplating a future in manufacturing, despite manufacturing jobs offering the skills development they are looking for.
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17th December 2018
Manchester manufacturer celebrates export business boost
M&I Materials, a global leader in commercialising materials for demanding applications, has opened a new manufacturing line in Manchester with help from the Greater Manchester Export Fund.
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17th December 2018
Aerospace industry gets funding boost
On the first anniversary of the government’s Industrial Strategy, ministers launched a £125 million funding pot to support the manufacturing of ‘Future Flight’ materials and technologies.
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10th December 2018
Manchester to host 2019 Robotics and AI industry showcase
Innovate UK is hosting the UK’s first industry-focused event aimed at accelerating the adoption of robotics and AI technologies in Manchester on 12 March 2019.
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6th December 2018
Polystyrene converter wins double at Made in Bury Awards
Molygran, a specialist in expanded polystyrene and polyethylene foam solutions for packaging, display and merchandising, scooped both the Manufacturing and Environmental Impact awards.
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