by Emily Dimery | Nov 4, 2024 | Industry, WEAF news, Funding, Aerospace, Defence
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, delivered the Autumn Budget “Fixing Foundations to Deliver Change” to the House of Commons on 30 October. Aerospace, Defence, and Advanced Manufacturing investment was secured through £24 billion-plus of funds. ...
by Emily Dimery | Nov 4, 2024 | Industry, WEAF news, Funding, Aerospace, Defence
The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) is requesting feedback on the challenges facing UK advanced manufacturing companies in accessing long-term growth capital. Responses need to be received by 23:59 on Tuesday 26th November. WEAF calls for UK Government to...
by Emily Dimery | Oct 31, 2024 | Industry, Skills, WEAF news, Aerospace, Defence, HR & Legal
The skills shortage challenge facing the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors is ubiquitous throughout the UK, Europe, and the US. The Covid-19 pandemic catalysed an era of early retirements. When this is combined with ongoing retention challenges and...
by Emily Dimery | Oct 31, 2024
The purpose of this WEAF Cluster Day is to allow members within their area to learn and network with other members. This enables the members to develop business opportunities and make new connections. This free to attend Cluster Day will take place on 13th February in...
by Emily Dimery | Oct 31, 2024
The purpose of this WEAF Cluster Day is to allow members within their area to learn and network with other members. This enables the members to develop business opportunities and make new connections. This free to attend Cluster Day will take place on 23rd January in...