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Almost half of Britons want to see more UK products in shops
As discussions around international trade and export tariffs continue to make headlines, UK consumers have said price and availability are the key factors behind looking at foreign-made products when shopping instead of buying British. More via The Manufacturer
US tariffs show the need for EU-based manufacturers to relocate production to the UK
Following the latest rounds in a brewing trade war between the US and the EU, there has been a heightened need for EU-based companies to urgently look to expand their manufacturing capacity in the UK. Last week the US threatened the EU with 50% tariffs, suspended until 9 July. However, the UK’s ten per cent tariff rate now makes the UK a very competitive geography for relocating EU manufacturing. More via The Manufacturer
‘De-risk defence’ to improve financing climate for defence sector
TheCityUK and ADS have released a landmark paper setting out how greater private-public cooperation can de-risk defence and enable the businesses responsible for UK security to access the financial and related professional services required to grow and thrive. More via The Manufacturer
Middlesex University launches digital degree apprenticeship programmes across the manufacturing sector
Middlesex University has launched its digital degree apprenticeship programmes, to address the growing employer demand for digital skills in the manufacturing sector. More via The Manufacturer
Plastic manufacturer drives green growth with solar installation
A Wiltshire manufacturer has reduced its carbon output after purchasing a sustainable APC A rated building equipped with 130 solar panels to further support the decarbonation of the business. More via The Manufacturer
Manufacturing & utilities startups lack essential resources for growth – report
A lack of access to critical resources is placing manufacturing & utilities startup businesses at risk, according to new research from HSBC UK. More via The Manufacturer