Today (09 May 2023) Make UK has published its report Industrial Strategy – a Manufacturing Ambition, calling for the establishment of a Royal Commission as a starting point to a long term, modern industrial strategy. The report sets a target of growing the manufacturing sector to 15% of GDP which is estimated would add an […]
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New Report: Why Manufacturing Supply Chains Matter and How to Revitalise Them
A new report has been commissioned by the Department for Business and Trade (Formerly BEIS) to refresh the current evidence base and inform the development of new and existing policy options to support UK manufacturing supply chains. Supply chains are in the news when we experience shortages like those of the personal protective equipment and […]
MEPC Accelerates Successful Development Programme to Meet Growing Demand at Silverstone Park
MEPC is delighted to announce a continuation of its successful development at Silverstone Park by bringing forward a new scheme on six acres of land adjacent to the site’s Innovation Centre. An application for reserved matters consent has already been submitted to West Northamptonshire Council for the scheme (Phase 4 of development by MEPC at […]
HSE Launches Working Minds Campaign to Encourage Employers to Promote Good Mental Health in Work
Work-related stress and poor mental health risk becoming a health and safety crisis for Great Britain’s workplaces, the regulator has warned. While the full impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is yet to be fully understood, mental health issues are the number one reason given for sick days in the UK. Last year more than 17 […]