Make UK is currently running the quarterly Manufacturing Outlook survey and we need your input to boost information about our sector. Tell us what is happening in your business and we can present an accurate picture of the manufacturing sector to government, the Bank of England and the media during this turbulent political time. The […]
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National Manufacturing Barometer Survey (Special Focus: COVID-19 Contingency Plans) MANUFACTURING SECTOR NEEDS URGENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT AMID CORONAVIRUS CRISIS The latest Manufacturing Barometer highlights a need for accelerated Government support as SME businesses go into steep decline. Small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers are calling for greater and faster financial support from the Government as they confront
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Petroc is inviting companies and individuals to join a virtual Business Drop in session on Thursday 7 May from 10:30-11:30. They will be providing our business community with a platform where you can find expert advice surrounding continuous learning and professional development. About this Event You’re invited to join our virtual Business Drop in session
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Make UK has opened a Linkedin group for Make UK members in the South to discuss issues, share best practice and ask for support. It’s also a space where you’ll hear the latest member only news from Make UK about all things manufacturing. Posting on the subject, Stephen Tulip, Regional Membership Manager said; This group
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This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Future Fund will provide government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors. These convertible loans may be
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Beginning this week, Make UK have launched a short fortnightly survey to give us better insight into the extent to which manufacturers are: continuing to operate, furloughing their employees, accessing government-led financial support, and offer an indication of when trading conditions may return to normal once the lockdown ends. We will share the data through
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Sam Woolner of Exe Sails has had his facility running flat-out to produce PPE & Scrubs For The NHS Exeter & South West After initially producing gowns and face masks for RD&E Hospital in Exeter, Sam is now getting additional enquiries from other SW Hospitals Having produced over 200 face masks and with orders for
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Text from North Devon Biosphere Newsletter – sign up HERE What an amazing response to the launch of Pledge for Nature! Over the first two months of the project, we have received pledges to plant over 2500 trees, install over 40 bird boxes, 30 bug havens and make space for nature in over 30 gardens!
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New NDMA member, Chris Verney of Barum Solar Heat has submitted a proposal to help with the UK government’s ventilator challenge The proposal is to make use of ULTRA/SUPER CAPACITORS to power low-voltage ventilators making them independent of mains power reliability and also highly portable. Chris explains: “as well as using traditional 240V AC power,
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The second of Make UK’s COVID-19 virtual meetings took place on 15th April Make UK have released updates to the Furlough FAQs here: https://www.makeuk.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-faqs/furlough-under-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme A webinar on updates has also been released: Please continue to feedback to Make UK on the issues you’re facing, and whether the Government support schemes are working, through your usual
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