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27th November 2020
Annual Investment Allowance tax break extended
The government has extended a £1 million tax break for an extra year to help stimulate capital investment in UK manufacturing plant and machinery.
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20th November 2020
New consulate to boost Ireland-North West trade
The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region have met with Irish ministers to strengthen trade links with Ireland in areas such as manufacturing and innovation.
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18th November 2020
SME manufacturers to upskill workers in AM
Manchester Metropolitan University’s 3D additive and digital manufacturing hub, PrintCity, will support a cohort of SMEs in an innovative new programme to upskill workforces in additive manufacturing.
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18th November 2020
Made in the North West Awards: 2020 Winners
Manufacturers from across Greater Manchester have been recognised in Insider Media’s 2020 Made in the North West Awards, including several who have received GC Business Growth Hub support.
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16th November 2020
New EU Transition guidance and webinars for manufacturers
The government has produced new guidance on preparing for the end of the EU transition period for a range of manufacturing sectors, and firms can also access new international trade workshops.
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13th November 2020
Industry groups welcome furlough extension
The government’s decision to extend the Job Retention Scheme until 31 March 2021 has been welcomed by industry leaders as a necessary safeguard to protect jobs over the winter.
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11th November 2020
Manufacturing upturn continues, but at slower rate
The manufacturing sector’s recovery continued through October, albeit at a lower rate of growth than September, according to a survey that took place before the announcement of a second lockdown.
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9th November 2020
Kick off 2021 with Made for Manufacturing
Manufacturers in Greater Manchester are being invited to kickstart their 2021 by accessing a fully-funded online programme that aims to enhance manufacturing excellence and enable growth
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9th November 2020
Manufacturers benefitting from new tech during pandemic
New research has found that more than 9 in 10 manufacturers have benefitted from adopting digital technology during the current crisis, with a quarter saying it has boosted their productivity.
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30th October 2020
Japan ‘an enormous growth opportunity’ for North West
Following the announcement of a new free trade deal between the UK and Japan, experts have revealed that Japan is a strong export destination for North West firms, particularly in manufacturing.
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