Inflation lowest level in three years and post-Brexit delays: UK manufacturing news digest
Welcome to our fortnightly newsletter, rounding up key stories for UK manufacturers.
Cautious optimism in the manufacturing world, as inflation has hit the Bank of England ’s target for the first time in almost three years and the Make UK Q2 report reveals that output and orders pick up strongly suggest a better outlook ahead.
However, also in the news last week, delays at border posts as a result of the new checks on EU imports. OneAdvanced is hosting a discussion between two representatives from the key trade bodies affected by the changes: Cold Chain Federation and the The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade . Details below - don’t miss it!
? Key headlines for UK Manufacturing firms???????
Manufacturers see growth boost but skill shortages flashing red – Make UK survey - The Make UK Q2 Manufacturing Outlook Survey shows that business confidence has risen to equal its highest level in the last decade – yet shortage of skills is now a critical issue for many companies.
Dutch lorry drivers could stop bringing goods to UK if post-Brexit delays not cut - The border checks brought in for food and plant imports on 30 April are causing delays and damage to goods, with hauliers, traders and the British Port Association calling for more clarity from the Government.?
DFS warning as Red Sea disruption hits deliveries - DFS Furniture has issued a profit warning after shipping disruption in the Red Sea and weak demand from customers.?
Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years - Prices rose at 2% in the year to May, down from 2.3% the month before, official figures show. The drop in May's figure was driven by a slowdown in price rises for food and soft drinks, recreation and culture, and furniture and household goods.?
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?? Navigating post-Brexit rules: A new challenge for UK supply chains?
Want to join the conversation around the future of EU imports? Sign up for our upcoming webinar on 27th June at 2pm, ‘Navigating post-Brexit rules: A new challenge for UK supply chains’. Join experts from the key industry bodies representing those affected:??
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?? Food for thought from OneAdvanced???
Nourishing excellence: The importance of cross-training in food manufacturing - The food and drink industry faces a skills shortage. Cross-training may be a solution that simultaneously boosts job satisfaction and fills knowledge gaps.?
Reconsidering the night shift for manufacturers - In a world where environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities are front of mind, it is not acceptable to take risks with your workforce’s health – meaning that manufacturers must think more carefully about how they are supporting staff during night shifts.??
How people management software primes your plastics manufacturing workers for new technology - There is an explosion of new technology in plastics, yet the successful adoption of these technologies hinges on your workforce's readiness. However, there are software solutions that can make the upskilling process easier.??
We hope you’ve found something of interest in our fortnightly newsletter. See you in two weeks!?
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