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Critical Minerals Strategy Is A 'Test Case' For Britain's Place In The World
Economy
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A "Test Case" For Britain's Place In The World
The critical minerals industry is widely seen as a “test case” for Britain’s role in the world, as experts and MPs warn the government against “rushing” into trade agreements with China.
Securing a sustainable manufacturing future through resilient supply chains Partner content
Environment
By BASF
Securing a sustainable manufacturing future through resilient supply chains
In January 2024, the UK Government released the ‘UK critical imports and supply chains strategy’ developed with the input of a number of business stakeholders. The fact that this is the UK’s first strategy of this nature makes it even more welcome.
The economic and environmental case for greenshoring Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
The economic and environmental case for greenshoring
Bringing our supply chain closer to home can provide an economic and environmental boost for the UK.
Important milestones in our carbon reduction journey Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Important milestones in our carbon reduction journey
At each of the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) manufacturing sites across GB, our teams are committed to making improvements to daily operations that will help accelerate our carbon reduction journey. There are big and small changes taking place every day at all our sites that are helping us reduce our emissions.
£2m funding for UK supply chain projects to tackle offshore wind decarbonisation and improve reliability Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
£2m funding for UK supply chain projects to tackle offshore wind decarbonisation and improve reliability
Leidos parliamentary reception demonstrates the “absolutely vital” role of SMEs in UK Defence Partner content
Defence
By Leidos UK and Europe
Leidos parliamentary reception demonstrates the “absolutely vital” role of SMEs in UK Defence
The invasion of Ukraine has once again revitalised the discourse around UK Defence. It was therefore fitting that Leidos UK brought together parliamentarians with SMEs from across the country in the Churchill Room last week for a reception showcasing their critical impact within the sector.
Why SMEs are integral to the Government’s supply chain – find out from the businesses at the heart of UK Defence logistics Partner content
Defence
By Leidos UK and Europe
Why SMEs are integral to the Government’s supply chain – find out from the businesses at the heart of UK Defence logistics
As the war effort in Ukraine rages on, now represents one of the most critical times for the UK’s defence sector in recent memory.
Treasury Urged To Act Now To Stop Soaring Gas Prices Bringing Factories To A Standstill
Economy
Treasury Urged To Act Now To Stop Soaring Gas Prices Bringing Factories To A Standstill
Industry groups have issued a warning to government that it is potentially sleepwalking into disaster with soaring gas prices putting factories at risk of being shut down.
Shelf preservation society: major challenges await UK supply chains this year
Environment
By Adam Payne
Shelf preservation society: major challenges await UK supply chains this year
If Britain’s supermarkets are to remain well-stocked, the government must address the long-term challenges facing the supply chain. From labour shortages to Brexit bureaucracy, there are gaps in the system that puts food on the table, writes Adam Payne.
Lorries Are Stuck At The UK Border After New Post-Brexit IT System Failure
Brexit
Lorries Are Stuck At The UK Border After New Post-Brexit IT System Failure
The government is being urged to quickly get a grip of teething problems with a new post-Brexit IT system that has left lorries unable to get into the UK.
China’s dominance of rare earth metals has left Britain strategically vulnerable
Economy
By Alexander Stafford MP
China’s dominance of rare earth metals has left Britain strategically vulnerable
With the Glasgow agreement reached and the UK’s Net Zero Strategy published, we must now turn our attention to delivery. The market is already speeding towards new net-zero industries, encouraged by government policy but mostly spurred by the constant demand for better technology, like renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Pig Culling Set To Continue Into December As Temporary Butchers Wait To Start Work
Brexit
Pig Culling Set To Continue Into December As Temporary Butchers Wait To Start Work
Most foreign butchers recruited under the government's recently-announced visa scheme are not expected to begin working until early next month, just a few weeks before Christmas, industry figures say.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Ahead of Integrated Rail Plan publication, new report highlights supply chain capability delivering major rail projects
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has published a new report highlighting the capabilities of the supply chain to deliver major projects on the railways, ahead of the publication of the Integrated Rail Plan likely later this week.
We Need Transparency Over Carbon Emissions In Our Supply Chains To Tackle The Climate Emergency
Environment
By Karen Bradley MP
We Need Transparency Over Carbon Emissions In Our Supply Chains To Tackle The Climate Emergency
The Climate Emergency we face demands fast and tangible action. The Government’s commitment to reach net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 is an important part of that action and it’s supported by the public. We all have responsibilities – but to meet this ambition, we have to be able to effectively monitor the progress of the private sector in cutting carbon emissions.
Chancellor Warns The Supply Chain And Energy Crises Will Persist For Months
Economy
Chancellor Warns The Supply Chain And Energy Crises Will Persist For Months
Rishi Sunak has warned that supply chain disruption that has led to price rises and empty supermarket shelves will continue "for months" amid growing warnings that the country faces shortages in the run-up to Christmas.
The food and drink industry needs government support as supply chain crisis deepens
Economy
By Jayne Almond
The food and drink industry needs government support as supply chain crisis deepens
As the Chancellor assesses the damage to public spending caused by the pandemic and an economy at the mercy of global headwinds, will this be his moment to assert control and set out how the UK government will “build back better”?
More Trouble For Boris Johnson’s Plans To Reshape The Economy As Car Industry Calls For Help
Brexit
More Trouble For Boris Johnson’s Plans To Reshape The Economy As Car Industry Calls For Help
Boris Johnson has made it clear he wants to use the current supply chain crisis to reshape the British economy, but businesses are warning he risks breaking it this winter as staff shortages continue to cause major issues across a host of industries.
Boris Johnson Appoints Former Tesco CEO As A Supply Chain Advisor Amid Growing Shortage Crisis
Brexit
Boris Johnson Appoints Former Tesco CEO As A Supply Chain Advisor Amid Growing Shortage Crisis
Boris Johnson has appointed former Tesco CEO Sir David Lewis as the government’s new supply chain advisor.
UK set to face winter of discontent without urgent action to tackle supply chain crisis
Economy
By Seema Malhotra MP
UK set to face winter of discontent without urgent action to tackle supply chain crisis
For businesses to be able to survive they are going to need to trade their way out of this perfect storm of challenges that now face them.
Food security is under threat as trade crisis threatens a mass cull of farm animals Partner content
Environment
By Pilgrim's Pride
Food security is under threat as trade crisis threatens a mass cull of farm animals
Britain’s pig industry is part of the backbone of our farming economy. It is worth £1.6 billion annually to farms, and with food retail and export values added in, contributes £14 billion a year to the UK and many thousands of jobs.
One-In-Five Food Orders Are Not Arriving At Restaurants And Hotels Because Of Labour Shortages
Brexit
One-In-Five Food Orders Are Not Arriving At Restaurants And Hotels Because Of Labour Shortages
Exclusive: Industry bosses have warned that hotels and restaurants are struggling to get hold of catering supplies, with one-in-five orders reportedly failing to turn up.
Beer, Fizzy Drinks And Meat Supplies Threatened By CO2 Shortages, Ministers Warned
Environment
Beer, Fizzy Drinks And Meat Supplies Threatened By CO2 Shortages, Ministers Warned
Exclusive: The government is bracing itself for supplies of beer, fizzy drinks and meat to be hit by a severe shortage of CO2, with supermarkets and restaurants expected to be affected in the coming days.
Why supply chain engagement is crucial to meeting Net Zero Partner content
Environment
By Atkins
Why supply chain engagement is crucial to meeting Net Zero
To overcome environmental challenges we need to put collaboration at the forefront of the supply chain.
Minister Admits He Is 'Very Concerned' About Food Shortages Caused By Self-Isolation 'Pingdemic'
Coronavirus
Minister Admits He Is "Very Concerned" About Food Shortages Caused By Self-Isolation "Pingdemic"
The Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said he is "concerned" about reported food supply issues but urged shoppers not to "panic".