Are you a business directly operating, or part of a wider supply chain, in the marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing, engineering or net zero tech sectors? Do you want to understand more about the recent Autumn Statement and how this may impact your business? Have you considered how the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport may […]
Help SWMAS uncover UK manufacturing from an SME perspective… What is the ongoing impact of current economic factors, could artificial intelligence and high performance computing positively impact the UK manufacturing sector? The Manufacturing Barometer is the UK’s largest quarterly survey of small and medium sized manufacturers, designed to capture the views and challenges of the small
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Make UK have released their 10th annual Regional Manufacturing Outlook report for 2024, in partnership with BDO. Using Make UK’s quarterly data, it examines the contribution of manufacturing to the economies of every English region and devolved nation. This year’s edition finds the North East of England again producing the best results for output volumes
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‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’ shows industry is worth £518bn and supports 7.3million UK jobs directly and across the supply chains/communities it operates in.
Manufacturing an ‘integral part of the economy’ Read More »
Private cars, commercial vehicles, fleets and the motor trade have all experienced price rises. Insurers evidence several reasons for these increases, and one that cannot be overlooked is the increase in vehicle theft
Navigating fleet insurance costs – and tips to keep your vehicles safe! Read More »
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Monday 4 March) announced a significant investment package in the UK’s life sciences and manufacturing sectors, as part of the government’s plan to grow the economy, boost health resilience and support jobs across the UK
£360 million to boost British manufacturing and R&D Read More »
The week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring.
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Read More »
The majority of Britain’s manufacturers (52.7%) are now viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities, compared to just 31% one year ago, according to Make UK & PWC Executive Survey. The survey which polled more than two hundred senior manufacturing executives. It shows that after a very difficult few years
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As of 2 October 2023, Aston Lark has changed its business name to Howden. Our presence in North Devon runs deep, with our devoted team consistently serving businesses of all types and sizes within the region. We take pride in our client-centric approach, and our specialists take the time to truly understand and address the
Unveiling our new brand: Aston Lark evolves into Howden Read More »
APPLY BY 31st OCTOBER 2023. Funding is available to all organisations and industrial partners across all regions of the UK.
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