The following information is the latest issued (28-03-20) by Make UK in advice for manufacturers Should businesses stay open? – guidance Make UK have updated our guidance for members who have questions about whether their businesses should remain open. Please find attached a letter we are sending to those members. Please feel free to amend […]
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The following advice is Make UK’s guidance for members based on the Prime Minister’s announcement last night: “Following the Prime Minister’s statement last night the country has been asked to take additional and very significant measures to slow the spread of coronavirus/covid-19. It is vital that manufacturers follow this advice and our sector takes every
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A recording of the webinar that Make UK delivered this morning (23rd March) is available here
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The following statement has been published on the Make UK website following the Chancellor’s announcements to protect workers: 20/03/2020 Commenting on the latest financial measures announced by the Chancellor, Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of Make UK, the manufacturer’s organisation, said: “The Government has taken a decisive step today and we applaud the Prime Minister and
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Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators The government is looking for businesses who can support in the supply of ventilators and ventilator components across the UK as part of our response to COVID-19. As well as manufacturers, we are looking for businesses with the following skills: design/specification rapid prototyping contract/product assembly certification/regulation/testing logistics
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Make UK are working very closely with Government, at a senior level, on the response to Covid-19. Our asks for Government are measures that build on the budget provisions to protect industry. Specifically focusing on cash flow challenges, helping businesses meet financial obligations and avoid lay-offs as far as possible, for example delaying the VAT
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With many businesses starting to struggle with the impact of the Coronavirus, leading South West business support service Inspire has extended its expert advice to all businesses seeking support. Inspire is delivering: Up to the minute, practical, business specific, government bulletins. Guidance on what financial support is available to you and your business and how
At the 2020 NDMA AGM, plans were announced to revisit the Sustainable Business Network Following increased interest and industry awareness of environmental issues, the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) will operate as a hub for information, knowledge sharing and signposting for members and visitors. In order to establish the stages that manufacturers have reached within their
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Many companies are now implementing strategies to minimise risk from suppliers and contractors. The following government resources may be helpful to your information campaign
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Insider South West has this week published a Business Matters article by Iain Black, a partner at accountants and tax advisers MHA Monahans In it, he looks at why UK-based manufacturers gave a muted welcome when a decision was finally made on Brexit post-election. Understandably focus has now shifted to what the trade deal negotiations
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