Data security: Why and how UK manufacturing should protect itself from mounting external threats

M-Files advocates for improved document management practices amid rising cyberattacks in the manufacturing sector, which uniquely faces the challenge of protecting both digital data and essential physical systems Recent reports highlight a significant rise in cyberattacks targeting UK manufacturers, emphasising the urgent need for these companies to implement secure, centralised information management practices.  According to […]

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Nutrient neutrality requires package treatment plant upgrade

With nutrient neutrality requirements being enforced at off-mains properties in areas of England, homeowners need to understand the benefits of non-chemical package treatment plants, writes Andrew Baird, technical director at WCS Environmental Engineering. Nutrient neutrality planning requirements are being put in place in specific parts of England to protect sensitive waters and marine life. For […]

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Made Smarter powers SME manufacturers to invest £25m in technology

Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a major milestone – backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies. 330 businesses have now secured £7.1m matched funding from the government-funded, industry-backed initiative over the last six years, adopting technologies as diverse as sensors, robotics, 3D printing and […]

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ANT Industries Sharing in Global Aerospace’s Resurgence

The aerospace industry’s resurgence, marked by renewed confidence and sales growth among the sector’s titans, heralds an era of opportunity for specialised suppliers that form the backbone of this complex ecosystem. From the commanding heights of Boeing and Airbus down to the precision engineering firms that supply them, the recovery narrative is broad-based and inclusive, […]

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The OPC’s Digital Solutions for HR headaches

“In today’s competitive recruitment landscape, HR teams are under increasing pressure to juggle high numbers of vacancy rates, elevated staff turnover, along with organisational diversity goals,” says Jo Lawrence, Director at the Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC). “As HR teams are under more time and resource pressures, advanced HR tools are no longer just helpful—they’re essential […]

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Four senior figures from Stagecoach East made Finalists at prestigious national awards

Stagecoach East managers shortlisted Prestigious, national industry awards Finalists chosen by expert panel Four senior managers from the largest local bus operator in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire have been announced as Finalists for the Route One Awards – one of the most prestigious awards schemes in the UK’s public transport industry. The news comes just weeks […]

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Launch of West of Scotland Space Cluster ‘Expanding Space – Scottish region to lead on space sector growth’

The West of Scotland Space Cluster, the newest addition to the UK’s thriving ecosystem of regional space clusters, is launched today ahead of Space-Comm Expo Scotland at SEC Glasgow 11-12 September, one of the year’s biggest UK space industry events. The region is a key hub in the Scottish space sector, operating at the forefront […]

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