Articles by Tom Lane

Damian Hinds laid out his three objectives for the UK economy: “A clear quality technical path to a skilled job. More young people gaining higher skills. A more productive economy" - image courtesy of depositphotos

NMITE opens for business and launches search for 50 future engineers

net zero

New heat network training centre will support skills development in the drive to net zero

[14:12] Daniel Kirmatzis Institutes of Technology – The government will provide £120 million to bring further education and higher education providers in England together with employers to open up to eight new Institutes of Technology. These institutions will be used to deliver high-quality higher level technical education and to help close skills gaps in their local areas. (1 liked)[14:13] Daniel Kirmatzis Facilities and equipment to support T levels – The government will provide £95 million for providers in England to invest in high quality facilities and industry-standard equipment to support the rollout of T levels. Funding will support T level routes being delivered from autumn 2021, including construction, digital, and health and science. National Skills Fund – The government will consult widely in the spring on how to use the new National Skills Fund. Apprenticeship Levy – The government will look at how to improve the working of the Apprenticeship Levy, to support large and small employers in meeting the long-term skills needs of the economy. Apprenticeships – The government will ensure that sufficient funding is made available in 2020-21 to support an increase in the number of new high-quality apprenticeships in small- and medium-sized businesses.

Manufacturers react to Government spending review

Made Smarter

SME manufacturers must take a strategic approach to technology adoption

UK manufacturers are continuing to ignore the ongoing political uncertainty at home as improved global demand is feeding growth - image courtesy of Pixabay.

Regional devolution critical to rebalance UK manufacturers – Make UK/RSM analysis

investment

Investment gives one of Sheffield’s oldest manufacturers a new cutting-edge

Restrap cycling

Cycling boom powers 270% growth and new jobs at Leeds bike luggage manufacturer

National Investment Bank for Britain - Puzzle with the national flag of great britain and british pound on a world map background - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

UK manufacturers react to the Annual Investment Allowance extension

Trafford-Rubber-Products-exterior - EU

Trafford Rubber Products: Urging businesses to get ready for January 1

machining

AFRC in €4.25m project to help 1,300 European SMEs revolutionise machining processes

Typhoon delivers a further boost to the UK economy