Confidence is growing in the manufacturing sector as business grew last month at the fast rate for over a year, supporting the hopes of many that the UK's manufacturing recession may be coming to an end.
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Posted > 05/06/2013
Hopping new sport is 'becoming increasingly popular' in the UK The latest craze for pet owners, expected to grow in popularity this year, is rabbit show-jumping; already a popular sport for animal-owners in Sweden, the rabbits are trained to jump hurdles on a course and compete for pole position.
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Apprenticeships gaining popularityIn a three-month period, apprenticeship vacancies are shown to be up by 15% on last year, although applicants also remain high, with an average of 11 candidates competing for each opportunity.
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Derby Developer pledges to create 1,600 jobs The development of a site in Derby which will result in homes, businesas units and a park, will create hundreds of jobs for the local area and provide a much-needed boost for the construction industry.
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Innovation key to growth, claim UK manufacturersTechnology is seen as integral to many manufacturing businesses, and innovation key to future growth, according to recent figures; the UK must keep up with global development and the ever increasing complexity of the manufacturing network and supply chain.
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Study reveals brightening outlook for UK manufacturing Following a series of disaapointing results lately in the manufacturing sector, the signs are that many Companies within this arena are confident that growth will return in the coming months cross a range of sectors.
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Challenger 350 launched by BombardierBombardier has given the first viewings of their newly released Challenger 350, which offers larger seats than the previous model and an updated gallery.
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Deliveries of Boeing 787 restartThe problems with the lithium batteries on the new Boeing Dreamliners has finally been resolved and the aircraft should be back in the air in the coming weeks, with Ethiopian Airlines leading the way at the end of April.
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Many construction apprentices offered permanent jobsIn spite of a much-reduced employment level in the construction industry and a skills gap, the apprentices that are taken on within this industry are very likely to maintain employment with their sponsor even after the course has completed.
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Industrial production boosted in March, claims ONSONS figures for March show that there was a rise in production output in the UK, strengthening confidence for longer term growth in manufacturing sectors, in spite of some more immediate challenges.
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Manufacturing showing signs of stability, claims Markit/CIPS indexRecent figures suggest that the manufacturing industry may be stabilising for the second quarter of 2013, and an increase in export orders for the fist time in almost two years is positive news for the industry.
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Frustrations with overseas outsourcing could create 200,000 UK manufacturing jobs Difficulties with sourcing manufacturing overseas is driving a move toward more UK businesses onshoring; the resulting employment trend could prove to be dramatic, with the potential for the creation of hundreds of thousands of jobs over the next decade.
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Construction market on the road to recovery According to recent figures, the construction industry is seeing its first positive signs of recovery since 2007; although there is no expectation of significatn profits, there is hope of employment levels rising.
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Community rebuilds fire-damaged playground ahead of Duchess's visit An arsonist attack on a playground in Wythenshaw caused tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage and destroyed a central community focus just prior to a visit from Royalty.
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Woman wins prestigious engineering award A female MSc graduate and manager at Fujifilm has become the first in her Company to win a prestigious award recognising her impact within the Engineering industry, giving a boost to women working in a largely male-dominated field.
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Lord Browne sets out plan for scientific success in Britain The president of the Royal Academy of Engineering has set out three areas that the Government should be more focused on to achieve success in Engineering, including R&D, retention of skills and scientific approach.
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Patents could be soon granted in 90 days In order to promote the growth of new product release and remove current disincentives, the Government are undertaking a consultation for the implementation of a fast-track patenting service.
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New National Curriculum makes applied subjects look Opinion is divided over the proposed changes for design and technology education, with the CBI claiming that the new focus will be on craft rather than challenging learning, and will therefore do little to appeal to students as a potential career choice.
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CRM_Innonet scheme beginsA consortium of experts will work together to identify solutions to the depletion of raw materials - the network of individuals will present their findings to the European Commission with the aim of alternative future supplies.
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SBRI passes milestone after 1,270 public sector contractsGovernment contracts being awarded to SME's via the SBRI are being hailed a success as small companies gain access to contracts that would otherwise be unreachable.
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Fleet managers wax lyrical about winter tyres Fleet managers are claiming that the prolonged cold spell this winter has heightened the benefits provided by winter tyres for fleet vehicles, allowing safer driving conditions for drivers, a more cost-effective solution and a reliable service for customers.
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Humber ports set for development following Drax deal An agreement worth GBP100m will result in the development of the Humber region infrastructure and facilities, as a project for the development and storage of wood pellets gets underway.
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Doctor uses rubber fingerprints to help staff play hookie Fake rubber fingers enabled a doctor in Brazil to clock staff on and off of shifts without them even being present, earning her substantial commission from her absent colleagues.
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CBI survey suggests manufacturing output to increaseExpectations of manufacturing firms across the UK appear to be generally more positive than some reports would suggest, particularly when looking at food & drink, mechanical engineering and tobacco output.
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EDF given green light to build nuclear power station at Hinkley PointA nuclear power station has been approved for Somerset, helping the UK to move closer to our energy and climate change targets, as well as providing local jobs to residents and developing the infrastructure of the surrounding area.
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