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Trade win unlocks £250m in exports for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam
British pharmaceutical companies are set to gain up to £250m over the next five years as part of a Vietnamese law change that makes it easier to sell UK-made medicines to the country. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK life sciences plan falls short, says ABPI
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is warning that the core ambition of the government’s new life sciences strategy will not be realised unless it makes a real commitment to invest more in new medicines. Read more via The Manufacturer
Industry takes key messages to the heart of government at Ceramics UK event
Ceramics UK members were given a unique opportunity to discuss frontline issues in their businesses, and the wider sector, directly with parliamentarians at an exclusive event held at the House of Commons. Read more via The Manufacturer
Winning for women at Ford
The appointment of Wendy Graham as the first female Plant Manager at Ford Dagenham marks a historic milestone that reflects both the site’s legacy of women’s activism—most notably the 1968 sewing machinists’ strike—and the slow but meaningful progress toward gender equality in manufacturing leadership. Read more via The Manufacturer
iconsys targets multi-million consumer goods and defence and aerospace opportunity with new hire
iconsys has appointed Alex Smith as Head of Sales for consumer goods and aerospace and defence, strengthening its push to deliver technology-independent, turnkey automation solutions that help manufacturers modernise, boost productivity and prepare for a digital future. Read more via The Manufacturer