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Other News: Innovate UK – Shaping the future of advanced manufacturing
Innovate UK is developing programmes to support the government’s Industrial Strategy and Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, with a focus on the six frontier industries. To help shape this work, we want to hear directly from industry about where the highest growth potential lies. Industry voices: Shaping the future of advanced manufacturing 19 March 2026, 9am – […]
Other News: Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology – Collaboration will help region build on its potential
Technological advances are changing the face of our economy. From AI to innovation in clean energy and manufacturing, Lancashire is at the forefront of opportunity. But there are measures we need to ensure everyone is on a level footing. Organisations must be given the same opportunities to grow if we are to have a thriving […]
Other News: Leyland Trucks’ Lancashire factory now capable of producing 30 electric trucks every day thanks to APC funding
Leyland Trucks has achieved a major milestone for UK electric light and heavy-duty truck manufacturing, with its factory based in Lancashire now capable of producing 30 battery electric trucks every day! This impressive achievement is the result of ZETTA, a £5.1 million project with a £2.6 million government grant funded through the Advanced Propulsion Centre […]
Other News: LYVA Labs, Liverpool City Region’s innovation agency, offering £15,000 grants for new product or service development
LYVA Labs R&D Partner Grants can help unlock your next innovation project. Are you wanting to take advantage of technological advances, or respond to changes in customer behaviour? Perhaps there’s new legislation that means you have to adapt your existing product line, or you want to grow by updating your product for a new market or region? And do you need external […]
Other News: How Ready is your Organisation for AI? Lancashire Businesses: Participate in Regional AI Research
Lancashire County Council and Code Institute are conducting research to understand where Lancashire businesses stand with AI and we’d like your participation. Complete a FREE AI Readiness Check and get a personalised report showing where your business stands and what to do next. • Understand your current AI maturity • Identify capability gaps • Get […]
Other News: How to increase cyber resilience in your business and wider supply chain
Recent high profile cyber attacks within the automotive industry are very much a wake up call for the whole automotive industry and its wider supply chain. Every part in the supply chain is a potential vulnerability, from manufacturing lines, third-party logistics and retail websites and locations. A cyber attack, such as a malware or ransomware […]
Re-engineering the future: how T Levels are building tomorrow’s engineering workforce
Engineering is one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving sectors in the UK – driven by constant innovation, new technologies and the need to solve global challenges. From aerospace to maritime, automotive to energy, engineers today are designing smarter systems, developing cleaner technologies, and shaping the industries that will define our future. This National Engineering […]
TNUoS Residual Charges Set to Double in 2026
From 1 April 2026, a major shift in the way electricity network costs are recovered will hit UK businesses. Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) residual charges, the fixed per-site element of network costs recovered through the standing charge, are set to almost double in a single year. According to the National Energy System Operator’s […]
Other News: Skills Barometer 2025
New-look employees who break the mould are helping businesses address skills gaps across the region, according to the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT). The IoT is a collaboration of eight colleges, three universities and businesses across Lancashire and Cumbria, coming together to provide technical training. Employers feedback their skills needs and the IoT […]
Other News: T Level Results Day 2025: A new generation of engineers gears up for industry
As students across the country received their T Level results last month, a new wave of skilled, work-ready talent is set to enter the world of engineering and manufacturing. T Levels are two-year technical qualifications for 16 -19 year olds, developed in collaboration with employers to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and real-world […]
