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We’re thrilled to announce that entries are now open for the Manufacturing Awards 2025! 🏆 These awards, which have seven business categories and five apprentice categories, celebrate the very best in UK manufacturing and shine a spotlight on outstanding achievements across the industry. This is your chance to showcase your hard work, innovation, and success to peers and industry leaders and it’s completely free to enter! Enter the 2025 Make UK Manufacturing Awards now ➡️https://brnw.ch/21wRu6w #MakeUKAwards2025 #UKManufacturing #Awards #Engineering

Make UK is delighted to see His Majesty King Charles III visited JCB headquarters as part of their 80th year anniversary. His visit is a testament to the remarkable achievements of JCB and its ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in manufacturing. During his time at JCB, His Majesty explored the latest in cutting-edge machinery and sustainable practices, underscoring the importance of forward-thinking solutions within our industry. Read the full article here 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wRtJK #MemberNews #UKmfg Ben Courts Chris Corkan

Our members are part of the UK’s most influential manufacturing community 🇬🇧. We can help your business grow by connecting you with buyers and suppliers across the country, and we’ll give you a voice to talk directly to the government 🗣️. Make UK, we are committed to providing you with high-value support and services 💼. We encourage you to explore our Advantages Programme! Here is a glimpse of our partner's expertise as part of Make UK's Advantages offering 👇 ◾ Boutros Bear Hybrid Healthcare - Chronic illness support ◾ Caboodle Technology - Employee benefits ◾ Howden - Commercial insurance specialists ◾ Inspired PLC - Energy & Net Zero specialists ◾ STR Group - Recruitment services ◾ Visiativ UK - R&D tax specialists ◾ Westfield Health - Healthcare cash plan Click here to find out more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wRsIc OR email us at advantages@makeuk.org #AdvantagePartner #UKmfg #SupportUKmfg #Engineering

🚨 Last Chance! In-Person Employment Law Update: Key Case Law & HR Insights Don't miss the final spots for our in-person Employment Law Update across the UK! Get expert analysis on recent court decisions including: 🔍 Non-statutory redundancy consultation: (De Bank Haycocks v ADP) 💬 Pre-termination discussions/protected conversations: (Gallagher v McKinnon's Auto and Tyres Ltd) ⚖️ Managing conflicting rights in the workplace: (Higgs v Farmor's School) PLUS, gain exclusive HR consultancy insights on proactive strategies for preventing sexual harassment under the #WorkerProtectionAct2023, practical guidance on restructuring and redundancy planning, based on our case law analysis, and avoiding common pitfalls in workforce changes. 📋 We'll also cover key legislative updates (neonatal care leave, Employment Right Bill, "right to switch off"). Network with peers and our expert team! Secure your place now in Sheffield, Birmingham, Bridgend & more. ➡️https://brnw.ch/21wRrSw #EmploymentLawUpdate #HR #Redundancy

Join us at the UK’s leading event for manufacturing and engineering innovation, happening 4-5 June at the NEC Birmingham! 🎉 From cutting-edge technology to world-class speakers, live demos, and unbeatable networking, this is the must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead in the industry. Discover the latest innovations shaping the future. Gain insights from top manufacturing leaders. Connect with industry experts and like-minded professionals. ✨ And the best part? Registration is FREE! Secure your pass today 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wRqVb #SMW25

🦺 The approach to, and importance of, environmental management and sustainability has changed significantly over the past few decades. In December 2024, in recognition of this changing landscape, IEMA’s membership voted to change the Institute’s name to the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). In this episode of the Root Cause Analysis podcast, Chris Newson talks to Martin Baxter, Deputy CEO at IEMA, to get exclusive insight into this important change. ⤵️ Watch on YouTube 📹 https://brnw.ch/21wRqxX Listen on Spotify 🎙️ https://brnw.ch/21wRqxZ Thanks to everyone who has helped make this happen: Our host Chris Newson BEng (Hons) CFIOSH PIEMA Our guest Martin Baxter Our videographer Ben Salisbury BRS Film Productions Our sponsor Make Venues #Podcast #RootCauseAnalysisPodcast #EHS #IEMA #ISEP

From 6th April 2025 April 2025, businesses face a significant rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and changes to minimum wage. 💼 📈The employer NICs rate will rise from 13.8% to 15%. 💰The threshold at which NICs become payable will drop from £9,100 per year to £5,000. 🧰The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage will also increase from 1st April 2025. These changes mean businesses will face significantly higher employment costs. HR teams need to assess the impact and develop strategies to mitigate risks while maintaining engagement and productivity. In our article, we break down the key changes and what they mean for your business and how Make UK can help you navigate these to stay compliant. Don't get caught off guard! Read our full article now and ensure your business is ready for the 2025 NICs increase ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gKmPh3VH #NICs #EmploymentLaw #HR #BusinessPlanning #Compliance

🆕 The Government’s new action plan to overhaul the UK’s regulatory system is here – and it includes several key recommendations from Make UK! In our recent report on regulation, we called for simpler, clearer, and more flexible rules, underpinned by a principles-based approach. We’re pleased to see the Government taking on board many of our suggestions to help drive economic growth, including: 🧩 Reducing the complexity & burden of regulations. 🖊️ Reducing uncertainty & bureaucracy for businesses. ✅ Simplifying regulatory restructures. 🖥️ Delivering a regulation reform programme to remove or streamline administrative processes. 🧑⚖️ Ensuring regulators act proportionately, “striking the balance between consumer protection and growth.” You can learn more about the Government’s plan here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wRp4a #UKmfg

Make UK are pleased to share that our members Brockhouse Group Ltd has secured new funding, which will pave the way for even greater innovation and growth in the forging industry. This milestone is a fantastic opportunity for the sector, and it will enable Brockhouse to enhance its capabilities and continue delivering top-tier products and services. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this investment will have on our members and the wider community. At Make UK, we’re proud to support our members and share great news and updates, like this that drive forward industry excellence and sustainability. Read the full article here 🔗https://brnw.ch/21wRow8 #MemberNews #UKmfg

🚨🆕 UK manufacturers have hit the brakes on recruitment and investment plans amid rising employment taxes and business costs. While the fall in business confidence in Q4 2024 has translated into a decline in output and orders in the first 3 months of this year, according to Make UK and BDO UK LLP's quarterly Manufacturing Outlook, back for 2025 with the release of Q1’s report today. Watch the video below to learn some of the report’s key findings, and to find out more about our growth forecasts for #UKmfg, or sub-sector breakdowns, read the full report here ➡️https://brnw.ch/21wRn52 Fhaheen A Khan James Brougham Richard Austin #UKmfg #ManufacturingOutlookQ1