In research conducted by #MakeUK, #manufacturing contributes £220 billion to UK output, 48% of national R&D and nearly half of UK exports.
The sector employs 2.6 million people, with average salaries around 8% higher than the wider economy...
#TopTierTeam #SkilledTrades #EcoConscious #MadeintheUK
The sector employs 2.6 million people, with average salaries around 8% higher than the wider economy...
#TopTierTeam #SkilledTrades #EcoConscious #MadeintheUK
September 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
In research conducted by #MakeUK, #manufacturing contributes £220 billion to UK output, 48% of national R&D and nearly half of UK exports.
The sector employs 2.6 million people, with average salaries around 8% higher than the wider economy...
#TopTierTeam #SkilledTrades #EcoConscious #MadeintheUK
The sector employs 2.6 million people, with average salaries around 8% higher than the wider economy...
#TopTierTeam #SkilledTrades #EcoConscious #MadeintheUK
Nearly a third of UK manufacturers hit by cyber-attacks
Nearly a third of UK manufacturers hit by cyber-attacks
Almost 30% of British manufacturers or their suppliers experienced a cyber-attack in the last year, often leading to lost production and higher costs. MakeUK, a lobby group, found only half of these companies had a plan to respond to such incidents. The National Cyber Security Centre said no manufacturer can afford to ignore cybersecurity as a critical business priority.
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August 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Nearly a third of UK manufacturers hit by cyber-attacks
A delightful MakeUK report shows thirty percent of British manufacturers and their supply chains suffered cyber attacks last year, because securing smart factories is apparently optional. Unbelievably, a mere half of these compromised industrial outfits actually maintained an inc...
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August 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
A delightful MakeUK report shows thirty percent of British manufacturers and their supply chains suffered cyber attacks last year, because securing smart factories is apparently optional. Unbelievably, a mere half of these compromised industrial outfits actually maintained an inc...
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Both the CBI and EEF (now MakeUK) came out clearly for Remain.
The fact that the media chose to amplify the individuals who backed Brexit (Dyson, Bamford, Martin) was the choice of the billionaire owners (as it still is now)
The fact that the media chose to amplify the individuals who backed Brexit (Dyson, Bamford, Martin) was the choice of the billionaire owners (as it still is now)
July 16, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Both the CBI and EEF (now MakeUK) came out clearly for Remain.
The fact that the media chose to amplify the individuals who backed Brexit (Dyson, Bamford, Martin) was the choice of the billionaire owners (as it still is now)
The fact that the media chose to amplify the individuals who backed Brexit (Dyson, Bamford, Martin) was the choice of the billionaire owners (as it still is now)
Both the CBI and Engineering Employers Federation (now MakeUK) were against Brexit and made statements in support of Remain.
You are making stuff up Pawel.
You are making stuff up Pawel.
May 25, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Both the CBI and Engineering Employers Federation (now MakeUK) were against Brexit and made statements in support of Remain.
You are making stuff up Pawel.
You are making stuff up Pawel.
Analysis by 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗨𝗞 found UK manufacturers face a disproportionate business rates bill because they often have large factory floors!
-> For example, factories accounted for a 𝟭/𝟱 of England and Wales’s property by rateable value.
-> For example, factories accounted for a 𝟭/𝟱 of England and Wales’s property by rateable value.
April 8, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Analysis by 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗨𝗞 found UK manufacturers face a disproportionate business rates bill because they often have large factory floors!
-> For example, factories accounted for a 𝟭/𝟱 of England and Wales’s property by rateable value.
-> For example, factories accounted for a 𝟭/𝟱 of England and Wales’s property by rateable value.
Peanuts 😏
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Peanuts 😏
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’. Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2026 at 10:27 AM
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’. Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
How to hobble competition, investment and growth in a struggling economy 🤔 #KeirStarmer #RachelReeves #PeterKyle #BusinessRates #business
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2026 at 8:11 AM
How to hobble competition, investment and growth in a struggling economy 🤔 #KeirStarmer #RachelReeves #PeterKyle #BusinessRates #business
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2026 at 5:20 AM
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK
British manufacturers have said they will have to pay an extra £940m a year in business rates because of changes by Rachel Reeves that come into effect this month.
Manufacturers face a disproportionate business rates bill because they often have large factory floors, according to analysis by MakeUK, an industry lobby group. It said that factories accounted for a fifth of England and Wales’s property by rateable value, despite manufacturers only accounting for a 10th of economic output. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2026 at 5:16 AM
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUKBritish manufacturers have said they will have to pay an extra £940m a year in business rates because of changes...
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUKBritish manufacturers have said they will have to pay an extra £940m a year in business rates because of changes...
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2026 at 5:27 AM
UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUKBritish manufacturers have said they will have to pay an extra £940m a year in business rates because of changes...
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUKBritish manufacturers have said they will have to pay an extra £940m a year in business rates because of changes...
The former Conservative MP - he was interviewed at 06:49 - is chair of MakeUK, and his message is what we've heard from many businesspeople over the last year.
#R4Today
#R4Today
April 1, 2026 at 6:48 AM
The former Conservative MP - he was interviewed at 06:49 - is chair of MakeUK, and his message is what we've heard from many businesspeople over the last year.
#R4Today
#R4Today
Unfortunately Stephen Phipson CBE, the head of MakeUK (formerly the Engineering Employers Federation) seems to have no brain.
Or else is a shameless liar.
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Or else is a shameless liar.
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This is either cynical or stupid from Make UK. There are arguments for more drilling (arguments that come with big climate risks attached), but implying it would bring down energy costs in the near or medium term is ridiculous. It’s a recipe for disappointment.
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March 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Unfortunately Stephen Phipson CBE, the head of MakeUK (formerly the Engineering Employers Federation) seems to have no brain.
Or else is a shameless liar.
bsky.app/profile/jame...
Or else is a shameless liar.
bsky.app/profile/jame...
Good to hear Stephen Phipps of @MakeUK_ highlight how poor the apprentice levy is.
Did some work on it when it came in and clear how poor it was.
Apprentice starts now 45% down on when the levy was introduced to in trade apprentices !!
Awful policy on need of reform
#makeuk
Did some work on it when it came in and clear how poor it was.
Apprentice starts now 45% down on when the levy was introduced to in trade apprentices !!
Awful policy on need of reform
#makeuk
March 3, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Good to hear Stephen Phipps of @MakeUK_ highlight how poor the apprentice levy is.
Did some work on it when it came in and clear how poor it was.
Apprentice starts now 45% down on when the levy was introduced to in trade apprentices !!
Awful policy on need of reform
#makeuk
Did some work on it when it came in and clear how poor it was.
Apprentice starts now 45% down on when the levy was introduced to in trade apprentices !!
Awful policy on need of reform
#makeuk
🤞Exciting day ahead! Our Directors Mark and Jo are heading to Bristol tomorrow for the @makeuk SME Manufacturing Awards 🏆
We’re thrilled to be shortlisted and keeping our fingers crossed for @grommetsltd 💪
#makeuk #smeawards #grommetsltd #rubbermanufacturer #familybuisness #mfgdinner
We’re thrilled to be shortlisted and keeping our fingers crossed for @grommetsltd 💪
#makeuk #smeawards #grommetsltd #rubbermanufacturer #familybuisness #mfgdinner
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
🤞Exciting day ahead! Our Directors Mark and Jo are heading to Bristol tomorrow for the @makeuk SME Manufacturing Awards 🏆
We’re thrilled to be shortlisted and keeping our fingers crossed for @grommetsltd 💪
#makeuk #smeawards #grommetsltd #rubbermanufacturer #familybuisness #mfgdinner
We’re thrilled to be shortlisted and keeping our fingers crossed for @grommetsltd 💪
#makeuk #smeawards #grommetsltd #rubbermanufacturer #familybuisness #mfgdinner
How has home working affected the job market? Verity Davidge of MakeUK told the Committee what the manufacturing sector is experiencing on 9 June. You can hear her speak below:
August 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
How has home working affected the job market? Verity Davidge of MakeUK told the Committee what the manufacturing sector is experiencing on 9 June. You can hear her speak below:
We’re excited to share that Addfield has been shortlisted for the 2025 Make UK Manufacturing Awards! 🎉 The ceremony takes place this November at the University of Warwick, celebrating our amazing team. Stay tuned and keep your fingers crossed for #TeamAddfield! #BuiltBetter #MakeUK #Awards
August 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We’re excited to share that Addfield has been shortlisted for the 2025 Make UK Manufacturing Awards! 🎉 The ceremony takes place this November at the University of Warwick, celebrating our amazing team. Stay tuned and keep your fingers crossed for #TeamAddfield! #BuiltBetter #MakeUK #Awards
MakeUK says UK low productivity not helped by having half number of workplace robots as EU manufacturing nations. True but good EU economies invest in apprenticeships paid for by firms. Here firms expect taxpayer to pay for training and don’t have compulsory apprenticeships @sarahoconnorft.ft.com
August 18, 2025 at 8:21 AM
MakeUK says UK low productivity not helped by having half number of workplace robots as EU manufacturing nations. True but good EU economies invest in apprenticeships paid for by firms. Here firms expect taxpayer to pay for training and don’t have compulsory apprenticeships @sarahoconnorft.ft.com
Today I met with Jim Davison and Chris Corkan from Make UK. It reminded me of my 35 year association with Make UK, and I am delighted that TWI are long-term members of Make UK and I can once again support and contribute to their important work.
#TechnicalExcellence #UKIndustry #MakeUK #Leadership
#TechnicalExcellence #UKIndustry #MakeUK #Leadership
August 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Today I met with Jim Davison and Chris Corkan from Make UK. It reminded me of my 35 year association with Make UK, and I am delighted that TWI are long-term members of Make UK and I can once again support and contribute to their important work.
#TechnicalExcellence #UKIndustry #MakeUK #Leadership
#TechnicalExcellence #UKIndustry #MakeUK #Leadership
