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SME Productivity – Roundtable event with SME Manufacturers

SME Productivity – Roundtable event with SME Manufacturers

In July 2018, Oxford Innovation and Economic Growth Solutions organised a roundtable event for leaders of seven manufacturing businesses to understand the challenges faced by Manufacturing SMEs and the external support that they use, or have used, in developing their...

£4m manufacturing support boost generates 2100 SME jobs

£4m manufacturing support boost generates 2100 SME jobs

2100 new jobs have been created at small to medium-sized manufacturers across England thanks to dedicated support designed to boost performance and help them increase sales. The Manufacturing Growth Programme, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund...

Brexit worries stifling manufacturers’ international growth ambitions

Brexit worries stifling manufacturers’ international growth ambitions

Concerns over Brexit is stifling UK SME manufacturers’ export growth as the sector focuses on stabilising its current position, according to new figures. The latest national Manufacturing Barometer reveals manufacturers’ fears over ongoing Brexit uncertainty,...