The manufacturing sector in the UK is hoping to grow its share of GDP from 10% to 15%, and it’s calling on the government for support. According to a recent report, if the manufacturing industry manages to increase its contribution to GDP by the desired amount, £142 billion would be added to the UK economy. […]
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For the first time since records began, the UK automotive production industry’s carbon footprint production fell in 2021, boasting a fall of 11.2% compared to the previous year. This is according to research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as found as part of its latest Sustainability Report. Fewer CO2 Emitted by
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Fewer than 10% of the manufacturing workforce are female, a statistic that highlights the uneven balance of gender within the industry. Though this has increased slightly in recent years – in 2016, only 8% of the manufacturing workforce were female – something is putting women off diving into a manufacturing career. A lot of this
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