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  • 26th September 2023

    What’s happening on National Manufacturing Day

    Thursday 28 September marks the UK’s second annual National Manufacturing Day, with manufacturers across the country opening their doors to the public.
  • 26th September 2023

    North West continues to lead UK manufacturing

    New annual figures show the UK’s manufacturing sector has risen one place in the world rankings despite difficult economic conditions, with the North West leading the way.
  • 26th September 2023

    Most exporters ‘unaware and unprepared’ for new EU regulations

    A new set of rules will soon come into play for many exporters to the EU, but research suggests the vast majority of manufacturers are completely unaware of the forthcoming changes.
  • 26th September 2023

    Half of manufacturers have no clear net zero plans

    A new survey shows there is a still an alarming lack of readiness among UK manufacturers in the national push to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.   
  • 21st September 2023

    Innovation boost as UK rejoins Horizon Europe

    UK manufacturers are once again able to participate in the world’s largest R&D collaboration programme, offering opportunities to take part in cutting-edge innovation projects. 
  • 21st September 2023

    ‘Small crumbs of comfort’ for UK manufacturing as downturn deepens

    The manufacturing sector sunk to its lowest performance since May 2020 in August, but optimism for the 12 months ahead is higher than average for manufacturers in Greater Manchester.
  • 12th September 2023

    Made Smarter joins forces with university to create digital manufacturing leaders

    Delegates from 15 manufacturers across the North West have graduated from Made Smarter’s trailblazing Leading Digital Transformation programme with Manchester Met.
  • 12th September 2023

    Gov launches ‘one-stop-shop’ to help firms cut emissions

    Businesses can access free advice and support to reduce their energy bills and cut their carbon emissions via the new government-backed UK Business Climate Hub.
  • 5th September 2023

    Greater Manchester’s most urgent manufacturing skills revealed

    Greater Manchester’s new Local Skills Improvement Plan highlights key skils shortages across the city region, including the highest priorities in manufacturing.  
  • 5th September 2023

    Manufacturing workers among thousands with new skills through Skills for Growth

    Greater Manchester’s Skills for Growth, which was launched to address skills gaps identified by employers in the city region, has now supported 20,000 individuals to gain new skills.

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