News

The APMG produces regular news updates on developments within Parliament and across the manufacturing sector. In addition to its Term Papers, the Group also publishes a monthly newsletter for its parliamentary and associate members.

APMG holds Brexit briefing with Prof. Anand Menon

3rd April 2019

On Wednesday 3rd April, the APMG were pleased to present to members a Brexit Breifing with Professors Anand Menon and Philip McCann of the UK in a Changing Europe Initiative. APMG Co-Chair Barry Sheerman MP opened the event with remarks on the debate within Parliament, and where MPs felt the process was headed before handing over to Prof. Menon to give a general update on where we were, and what was likely to come next.

What is the role of employers in an effective skills system?

29th March 2019

Policy Connect and Learning and Work Institute have launched a joint inquiry into the skills system. The inquiry looks at what can be done to achieve a skills ecosystem that responds to both local needs and national economic priorities.

Optima UK join APMG

26th February 2019

The All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group is pleased to announce Optima UK as the latest supporter of the APPG. Optima is a leading recruitment and business consultancy specializing in manufacturing and engineering. Optima UK combines manufacturing business experts and time-served industry professionals together with Manufacturing and Engineering Degree qualified graduates.

In conversation with Andy Haldane

11th February 2019

On Monday 11 February, the APMG were pleased to present an In Conversation event with Lord Bilimoria, Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer, and Chair of the Manufacturing Commission in discussion with Andy Haldane, Chief Economist of the Bank of England and Chair of the Industrial Strategy Council.

The discussion and questions which followed were off the record, and the conversation was extremely candid covering a range of topic key to the successful implementation of the Industrial Strategy.

Second Local Industrial Strategy Draft Released

11th January 2019

The West Midlands Combined Authority (CA) board have approved their Working Draft Local Industrial Strategy (LIS) for Discussions with Government, hot on the trail of the Oxfordshire LEP.

The document has a strong focus on Manufacturing, drawing heavily on the region's industrial base - the highest industrial composition of any area in the UK - to drive the investment, output and productivity growth whilst providing inclusive opportunities for residents of the West Midlands.

First Local Industrial Strategy Draft Released

21st December 2018

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have released their Working Draft Local Industrial Strategy (LIS) for Discussions with Government, making them the first out of the blocks.

Unsurprisingly there is a strong focus on innovation and the importance of drawing on the world-leading higher level skills that are present in the area in order to increase productivity in the region.

Inaugural APMG Christmas Lunch

28th November 2018

On Wednesday 28th November, the APMG hosted a Christmas lunch in the House of Commons with a range of APMG members and Parliamentarians to discuss the Local Industrial Strategies (LIS) and manufacturing.

APMG hosts roundtable with APGSE on Women in Engineering and Manufacturing

22nd November 2018

On Thursday 22nd November, the All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group (APMG) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Skills & Employment (APGSE) hosted a roundtable following up on the Skills Commission’s report - A spotlight on: women in engineering.

Key manufacturing takeaways from the 2018 budget

29th October 2018

Chancellor Phillip Hammond delivered his budget in the style we have become accustomed to but with what felt like a distinct change in direction. We've gone through this year's budget and picked out some key points for UK manufacturing in R&D, Skills, Trade, Investment, Energy and Plastics.

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APMG host roundtable on the Industrial Strategy and the future of British manufacturing with Shadow Business Minister, Bill Esterson

13th September 2018

On Thursday 13th September, the APMG brought together leading manufacturers and policy makers from across the sector to discuss the UK’s industrial strategy and the state of British manufacturing.

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APMG holds Brexit briefing with Prof. Anand Menon