Women in manufacturing: A fresh look at an enduring issue
Eleanor Baker, Women Entrepreneur Lead, considers why manufacturing remains an industry with a notable lack of gender diversity.
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Eleanor Baker, Women Entrepreneur Lead, considers why manufacturing remains an industry with a notable lack of gender diversity.
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2 mins
David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & Mid-Corporates, considers how greater use of automation can make UK manufacturers more competitive.
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David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, sits down with colleague Giles Taylor, Head of Resilience and Cyber Security, to discuss why so many manufacturers are being targeted in cyberattacks.
17 Jan 2025
4 mins
Giles Taylor, Head of Resilience and Security, Lloyds and Sarah from the National Cyber Security Centre discuss the impacts of cyber risk on small businesses, how to develop a cyber security plan and what to do if you have been targeted by cybercrime.
5 Dec 2024
Kieran Mara from the Manufacturing Technology Centre, considers the opportunities and challenges manufacturers will encounter on their digital journey.
8 May 2024
4 mins
The rise in UK interest rates has been a shock to many SMEs. What practical steps can they take to overcome the resulting business challenges?
19 Apr 2024
4 mins
A video series of experts and customers discussing the opportunities and challenges facing you and your organisation’s journey to net zero. Season 5 dedicated to the Just Transition is available now.
26 Jan 2024
Industry experts discuss how we can turn vision into action, and what a Just Transition is starting to look like on the ground.
9 Oct 2023
5 mins
Financing a Just Transition will take many forms – from the macro to the micro.
9 Oct 2023
5 mins
We outline the opportunities a Just Transition could bring to the UK, what needs to happen to deliver a Just Transition, and key themes to be considered along the way.
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5 mins