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Friday, May 12, 2023
8/10 exporters say overseas trade boosts innovation and product offering
New research shows that international trade creates a wide array of surprising knock-on benefits for exporters beyond simply increasing revenue and resilience.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Suppliers can be manufacturers’ biggest cyber security risk
Greater Manchester has the highest rates of cybercrime in the country and a third of firms are putting themselves at serious risk of cyber-crime by not having a security policy in place for suppliers.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Energy-intensive firms can now access extra energy bill support
Eligible manufacturers in certain industry sectors are now able to apply for additional government-funded discounts on their energy bill, with some set to save up to 20% off predicted wholesale prices.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
12 North West manufacturers win inaugural King’s Awards
The local winners are among the 148 UK companies that have been handed the country’s most coveted business award this year, now re-named the King’s Awards for Enterprise.
Friday, April 21, 2023
UK manufacturers overstocked by ‘eye-opening’ number
New research suggests that some UK manufacturers will be able to significantly improve their cashflow as they recover from holding excess inventory crisis through 2022.
Monday, April 17, 2023
Stretched managers succumbing to burnout
Almost half of managers working in manufacturing say their responsibilities have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a global survey across 20 countries.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Energy efficiency and finance tools launched as thousands face bill rises
The government has launched a national campaign to help businesses reduce their energy use, while a new ‘finance finder’ has been made available for Greater Manchester firms looking for funding.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
UK to join Indo-Pacific trade bloc
The UK has agreed to join the Trans-Pacific free trade partnership of 11 countries, cutting tariffs on the export of most goods and making it easier for firms to buy and use raw materials from the region.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Manufacturing mergers and acquisitions at 10-year high
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2022 involving North West manufacturers was at its highest level for a decade according to new research, with overseas bidders having a big impact.
Monday, April 3, 2023
Manufacturers urged to be wary of sudden rise in energy bills
Many businesses will see their energy bills shoot up from April as government-funded relief is slashed, making low cost measures to improve energy efficiency even more important.
Monday, March 27, 2023
National Cyber Security Centre launches new tools for small businesses
Cyber security experts at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have launched two flagship new services designed to help millions of small UK businesses find and fix cyber security issues.