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UK Manufacturing PMI: production contracts at faster pace as new orders decline at sharpest rate for 19 months
The UK manufacturing sector’s downturn continued in April, with output, new orders and employment all decreasing last month. Meanwhile, input cost inflation hit a 28-month high, further exacerbating the newly effective minimum wage and National Insurance hikes. More via The Manufacturer
Three quarters increase in aircraft orders in first quarter of 2025, ADS data shows
A total of 521 aircraft orders were placed in the first quarter—representing a 73% increase compared to Q1 2024—as demand rises for both single-aisle and wide-body aircraft, according to ADS. More via The Manufacturer
CBM urges manufacturers to take advantage of Climate Change Agreement that has delivered £100m cost savings
Manufacturers are being encouraged to take part in a Climate Change Agreement (CCA) that has saved metalformers £100m over the last 25 years. More via The Manufacturer
UTCs to be exempted from Schools Bill’s requirement
University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are to be exempted from the Schools Bill’s requirement that all schools deliver the national curriculum, Skills Minister Baroness Smith told the House of Lords yesterday. More via The Manufacturer
UK battery innovator among ABB Startup Challenge 2025 winners
A UK battery management innovator has been named among the winners of ABB’s 2025 Startup Challenge. More via The Manufacturer
Putting people first: why manufacturers need to focus on worker wellbeing
As part of the global drive to reduce emissions, brands are putting a huge amount of effort into environmental practices by making products more sustainable and using environmentally friendly materials. However, as Carmel Giblin, CEO and President, Ethical Supply Chain Program explains, companies need to be taking a similar approach to their workforce and why worker wellbeing in manufacturing should be a top priority. More via The Manufacturer