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Study shows UK manufacturing may not recovery pre-coronavirus growth levels until 2022
An industry forecast has revealed it is likely to take until 2022 for manufacturing to recover to pre-coronavirus growth levels, which could cost a potential £36 billion in Gross Added Value this year alone, according to a report from Make UK and Santander UK.
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Celebrating a growing number of women within engineering and manufacturing
For some years now, governments and industrial sectors around the world have stepped up their efforts to recruit a greater number of women into engineering roles – not before time in the view of many.
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Study finds manufacturers prioritising sustainability have seen major profitability increases
Make UK and energy firm E.ON has found that manufacturers who have prioritised sustainability measures have seen a 40% increase in profit margins, and 30% increased competitiveness levels.
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Make UK urges businesses to continue with manufacturing and engineering apprenticeships
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, has urged engineering and manufacturing firms to continue with apprentice recruitment plans despite coronavirus challenges, as it has over 2,000 young people in its talent pool looking for apprenticeship opportunities.
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Manufacturers’ survey shows a third of British firms expect low skilled job losses to automation
Around a third of British manufacturers expect some low skilled jobs to be lost over the next five years as a result of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, according to a study from industry organisation Make UK.