British metalformers call for reverse job retention scheme

Posted on 14 Jul 2020 by Jonny Williamson

A group that represents more than 200 companies from the metalforming sector believes the Chancellor has missed an opportunity to protect thousands of manufacturing jobs by not implementing industry stimulus packages and failing to adopt a reverse job retention scheme.

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) is urging the government to stop delaying support that key sectors will inevitably need if they are going to recover from the economic shock of Covid-19. President Steve Morley said latest talks with its members underlined the need for urgent support to the automotive and aerospace sectors, who have…

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