With a skills gap in the UK, which appears to be widening year on year, The Manufacturer looks at how industry is training the next generation of makers. Lord Baker, the champion of University Technical Colleges weighs in on the current state of the UK’s vocational education system. Rita Lobo looks at the rise of the start-up and the challenges facing fledgling manufacturers. This month’s issue also includes a look at the Sussex Innovation Centre and how it’s helping businesses to take off, as well as a look down a salt mine in Cheshire to see how it is harvested.
