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UK automotive manufacturing improves sustainability
UK automotive manufacturing improves sustainability

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) demonstrate that the UK carbon footprint in automotive manufacturing has decreased to its lowest level on record as CO2 emissions fall by 11.2% in 2021 compared to 2020.   Automotive...

Most UK manufacturers are aiming to grow their business
Most UK manufacturers are aiming to grow their business

Introduction According to a survey conducted by the manufacturing trade body Make UK, 52% of UK manufacturers plan to grow their business during the next five years by over 20%. If manufacturing output for UK GDP increased from 10% to 15% this year, this could result...

Annual Investment Allowance Extended

The Chancellor announced in the Autumn Budget an extension of the temporary increase in the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) to 31 March 2023. Most corporate and unincorporated businesses are able to utilise the AIA to claim 100% tax relief on their qualifying...

Government delay new manufacturing UK safety standards

The government has decided to give manufacturers an additional year to comply with the new UKCA mark. The UKCA mark is a safety regulation that will be used to certify that a wide range of manufacturing products meet UK safety standards. Manufacturers were due to...

New £20M funding launched for UK manufacturers

A new £20M funding programme is set to launch across the UK for manufacturers. The aim of the programme is to help manufacturers overcome supply chain issues caused by the global pandemic. The programme will aim to do this by assisting manufacturers with the...

UK manufacturers increase optimism

The UK manufacturing sector has seen its largest increase in optimism since 1973 as lockdown measures ease and demand grows.   Vaccine progress increases manufacturers optimism A recent poll of 288 leading industrial companies (conducted by the CBI) found that...

UK automotive manufacturing improves sustainability
UK automotive manufacturing improves sustainability

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) demonstrate that the UK carbon footprint in automotive manufacturing has decreased to its lowest level on record as CO2 emissions fall by 11.2% in 2021 compared to 2020.   Automotive...

Most UK manufacturers are aiming to grow their business
Most UK manufacturers are aiming to grow their business

Introduction According to a survey conducted by the manufacturing trade body Make UK, 52% of UK manufacturers plan to grow their business during the next five years by over 20%. If manufacturing output for UK GDP increased from 10% to 15% this year, this could result...