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New day, new tariff: UK steel braced to face new 50% import tax
UK steelmakers are expecting to encounter a new 50% import tax after President Trump hiked his tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US. This is set to replace the 25% import tax the President slapped on imports earlier this year, which came into effect on 12 March. More via The Manufacturer
UK Manufacturing PMI: slight industry uptick leads to three-month high PMI
The UK manufacturing sector’s downturn eased somewhat in May, recording a three-month high and prompting talks that industry may have turned a corner. More via The Manufacturer
New munitions factories promised as UK moves to ‘war fighting readiness’
Sir Keir Starmer has announced Labour’s commitment to increased spending on the UK’s defence sector, which will include at least six new munitions factories. More via The Manufacturer
Made Smarter reboots digital internship programme to tackle manufacturing skills gap and accelerate innovation
Made Smarter has launched the second phase of its highly successful Digital Technology Internship programme to tackle mounting digital skills shortages in the sector and accelerate innovation. More via The Manufacturer
Grantham engineering firm BGB appoints experienced duo to drive global growth strategy
Grantham-based global engineering firm, BGB, has appointed two business development heavyweights to help cement a pivotal first quarter of growth for the business. More via The Manufacturer
British-based G3 Systems wins €100m Netherlands MOD contract
G3 Systems Limited has won a major new contract to supply the Netherlands Ministry of Defence with circa 700 flatracks and containers. More via The Manufacturer
