Made: In Britain

In this episode of Making News, Make UK’s Peter Swift, Head of Communications, is joined by Celia Charlwood, Head of Government Affairs, and Fhaheen Khan, Senior Economist, to discuss the first few months of the new Government and what its plans could mean for manufacturers. They look at the Government’s ambition to reindustrialise Britain, what manufacturers need to see to turn that ambition into growth, and the priorities facing businesses ahead of the Autumn Budget. They cover: The early signals from the new Government for manufacturing What reindustrialisation needs to mean in practice The Government’s Industrial Strategy and key ministerial appointments The impact of high energy and employment costs on manufacturers Why delivery will be critical to achieving growth across the UK Make UK’s priorities ahead of the Autumn Budget The case for reviewing employer National Insurance costs What falling recruitment intentions mean for the sector How greater devolution could support local skills, infrastructure an

New trade union access rights are expected to take effect from 30 October 2026, subject to Parliamentary approval. They will change how trade unions can communicate with workers through physical and digital access. In this episode of Making News, Make UK's Jamie Cater (Senior Policy Manager), Jonathan Young (Senior Legal Advisor) and Jenny Rimell (Head of HR Consultancy and Training) discuss what the changes could mean for employers and how businesses can prepare. *They cover:*• How physical and digital access could work• What happens when an access request arrives• The proposed 15-working-day response period• Who should receive, manage, and negotiate a request• What employers should consider before allowing site access• Why managers, shift leaders and reception teams need to understand their role• How the rights could affect businesses that already recognise a union• The importance of policy, process, and competence• How employee communication and workforce voice could affect union activityThe discussion

What do inheritance tax changes mean for family-owned manufacturers? In this episode of Making News, Make UK and Bishop Fleming explore succession planning, investment and the future of UK manufacturing.Who Are Make UK?Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing and manufacturers. Together, we build a platform for the evolution of UK manufacturing. For more information please head over to -- https://www.makeuk.org/Get connected: Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakeUk_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@makeuk_Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/make_uk_/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/makeukFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MakeUKTheManufacturersOrganisation/

The UK-India trade deal is here, but what does it mean for manufacturers?Emma Griffiths is joined by Make UK's Maxwell Green and BIST's Rachel Spiegelhalter and Olivia Herford to discuss where free trade agreements are creating new opportunities and how businesses can make the most of them.Who Are Make UK?Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing and manufacturers. Together, we build a platform for the evolution of UK manufacturing. For more information please head over to -- https://www.makeuk.org/Get connected: Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakeUk_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@makeuk_Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/make_uk_/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/makeukFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MakeUKTheManufacturersOrganisation/

New analysis has shown that a substantial 25% annual growth rate will be needed for the aluminium scrap sector to meet the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy demand. Make UK Senior Economist Fhaheen Khan hosts a discussion with Louise Young, Head of External Affairs and Lucy Adams, Policy Advisor about the opportunity this presents.Who Are Make UK?Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing and manufacturers. Together, we build a platform for the evolution of UK manufacturing. For more information please head over to -- https://www.makeuk.org/

One year on from the launch of the Government's Industrial Strategy in June 2025, manufacturers are taking stock of whether it is delivering the certainty, competitiveness and long-term policy stability needed to support investment and growth. Make UK CEO Stephen Phipson and Director of Policy & Public Affairs Verity Davidge are joined by Greg Clark, former Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Cara Haffey, UK Leader of Industrials and Services, PwC UK to discuss the current status. Who Are Make UK?Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing and manufacturers. Together, we build a platform for the evolution of UK manufacturing. For more information, please head over to -- https://www.makeuk.org/

In the latest episode of the Root Cause Analysis podcast, Chris Newson is joined by Louise O’Kane, from Westfield Health.In this episode, Louise talks about building a business case for workplace wellbeing and reveals that for every £1 spent on wellbeing organisations get £5 back.If you’re reviewing your approach to wellbeing, don’t miss it.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this episode helpful!Sign up for our newsletter to get early access to episodes and exclusive content - https://landing.makeuk.org/EHSPodcastSignUp/ehspodcastsignuppage.htmlSponsorWoodland Grange - Woodland Grange, in Leamington Spa, is a residential conference venue and hotel, set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of the Midlands. It's the ultimate venue to balance both work and relaxation.

Defence spending is rising up the political agenda, but what does it mean for UK manufacturing, defence businesses and the economy?In this episode of Making News, Make UK experts discuss the UK’s defence ambitions, the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan, the role of SMEs in the defence supply chain, and the opportunities and challenges facing manufacturers as Europe increases defence spending.Hosted by: Mark Swift, Director of Public Affairs, Make UKWith expert insights from:Chris Hague, Senior Policy Advisor, Make UK DefenceAndrew Kinniburgh, Director General, Make UK DefenceThe discussion explores the UK’s defence spending commitments, the implications of delays to the Defence Investment Plan, opportunities for SMEs, defence procurement reform, European collaboration, investment and financing options, and the growing importance of emerging technologies such as drones and autonomous systems.The conversation also examines what government action is needed to unlock investment, strengthen supply chains and en

Apprenticeships are changing and in this episode of Making News, we break down what the latest changes mean in practice.From the new apprenticeship clearing system to greater flexibility and faster updates to training, this discussion looks at how the changes could make it easier for people to get onto an apprenticeship, stay on track, and build skills that employers actually need. In the discussion, one of our current apprentices is joined by Make UK experts to explore what’s really changing, what it means for learners and employers, and how apprenticeships are evolving to support modern manufacturing careers. For more insight and support on apprenticeships and skills, visit https://www.makeuk.org/apprenticeship

Make UK’s Head of Policy, Verity Davidge, is joined by Senior Policy Manager Patrick Matthewson and Inspired Energy’s Daniel Turvey to explore practical steps manufacturers can take to mitigate the impact of the ongoing energy crisis.Who Are Make UK?Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing and manufacturers. Together, we build a platform for the evolution of UK manufacturing. For more information please head over to -https://www.makeuk.org/

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant changes to UK employment law in a generation. But what will it mean in practice for employers, and how should businesses prepare?In this episode of Making News, Make UK experts discuss the biggest questions organisations are asking right now, including what changes first, where risk is likely to arise, and how to plan without disruption as reforms are introduced in stages.Hosted by:Jamie Cater, Senior Policy Manager, Make UKWith expert insights from:Jenny Rimell, Head of HR Consultancy & TrainingGlenn Gaselee, Senior Legal AdviserThe discussion covers practical implications for recruitment, probation, employee relations, trade union engagement, redundancy consultation, and everyday management decisions. It also explains why employers do not need to react to everything at once, but should instead focus on the areas most relevant to their workforce and operations.

In the latest episode of the Root Cause Analysis podcast, Chris Newson is joined by Ben Wilson, from The Baton of Hope, the UK’s largest suicide prevention charity. This episode aims to support The Baton of Hope in their aim of raising awareness and supporting suicide prevention. To see more about The Baton of Hope visit their website - https://thebatonofhope.org/Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this episode helpful! Sign up for our newsletter to get early access to episodes and exclusive content - https://landing.makeuk.org/EHSPodcastSignUp/ehspodcastsignuppage.html SponsorWoodland Grange - Woodland Grange, in Leamington Spa, is a residential conference venue and hotel, set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of the Midlands. It's the ultimate venue to balance both work and relaxation.

In this episode of the Root Cause Analysis Podcast, we’re joined by Clive Hutchings, Executive Director and Founder of STR Group.Whether you’re building a team, developing your people, or thinking about your own career, this episode offers practical, real-world insight you can apply straight away.Drawing on extensive experience across the market, Clive shares what separates organisations that consistently secure high-quality EHS candidates from those that struggle and what happens after hiring that often leads to talent walking back out the door.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this episode helpful! Sign up for our newsletter to get early access to episodes and exclusive content - https://landing.makeuk.org/EHSPodcastSignUp/ehspodcastsignuppage.html

In this episode, we’re joined by experts from the British Standards Institution (BSI) to explore a number of voluntary workplace standards designed to help organisations buildsafer, healthier and more inclusive working environments. We discuss three important standards that address key people-focused challenges: BS 30480:2025 - Suicide and the workplace BS 30416:2023 - Menstruation, menstrual health and menopause in the workplace BS 30417:2025 - Provision of inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE) Listen in to hear: ~ Why these particular workplace issues are gaining attention ~ How organisations can use these standards to improve policies, culture and support for employees ~ Practical steps businesses can take to start implementing them Some of these topics are not always easy to talk about in the workplace but addressing them openly is essential if organisations want to create environments where people feel supported, included and able to thrive. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find

in this episode, Chris tackles one of the most stubborn problems in workplace health and safety: training thatexists to satisfy a system, not to change behaviour.This isn’t about blame, it’s about understanding:Why tick-box training happens The true cost of trainingWhat the law actually expects when it comes to training and competence How ineffective training creates a false sense of safetyWhat good training looks like Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share ifyou find this episode helpful! Sign up for our newsletter to get early accessto episodes and exclusive content - https://landing.makeuk.org/EHSPodcastSignUp/ehspodcastsignuppage.html 

In this episode, host Chris Newson is joined by Dee Arp, Chief Officer (Quality) at the National Examining Board for Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). For over 20 years at NEBOSH, Dee has played a pivotal role in advancing health and safety education globally.Dee talks about how health and safety training has changed over the years as well as sharing her views on emerging trends, particularly wellbeing and the importance of psychological safety. Timings: • 00:01:10 Can you tell us about yourself?• 00:08:08 How have you seen the world of health and safety training change?• 00:17:20 What’s your view on existing competency in wellbeing and psychological safety?• How is NEBOSH adapting to cover areas of wellbeing and psychological safety?• 00:27:44 If you had to give prospective employers a couple of key pieces of advice when employing new health and safety staff what would you say?Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this episode helpful! Sign up for our newsletter to get early access to

The Make UK/BDO quarterly manufacturing outlook survey for the final three months of 2025 shows a bit of seasonal cheer - exports, investment and domestic demand remain positive, but the prospects for the New year are not brilliant.  As Jonty Bloom explains in this latest podcast.

In this episode of the Root Cause Analysis podcast, host Chris Newson is joined by Michael Bone, Director of Inspection Division at the Health & Safety Executive. In 2022/23, 1.8 million workers suffered from work-related ill health — 672,000 of which were new cases that year alone. These new cases cost Great Britain £13.1 billion, and 31.5 million working days were lost due to work-related ill health. These figures highlight the scale of the issue and the shared drive across the industry to take action. That’s why Michaelbecame part of the ‘Prevention’ initiative - a 10-year strategy aimed at reducing these statistics over the coming years.

In this episode of the Root Cause Analysis Podcast, Chris sits down with Martin Elliker for a fast-paceddive into today’s most pressing environmental and sustainability topics.From regulation and net zero to carbon accounting, CBAM, the ISO 14001 revision, and green skills – no stone is left unturned in this packed conversation.Straight-talking and passionate, Martin is a full member of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) – formerly IEMA - and a chartered environmentalist who brings a wealth of experience and insight.Whatever your role, this episode offers expert insight and practical advice you can apply in your business.

In this episode of the Root Cause Analysis podcast Chris Newson sits down with Laura Aucott the Associate Director of HSE recruitment for the executive network group. Laura is a passionate Health and Safety recruitment professional who’s deeply embedded in the EHS world.What makes a standout EHS candidate?The importance of IOSH and NEBOSH qualificationsHow can professionals stay ahead in a rapidlyevolving industry?Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this episode helpful! Sign up for our newsletter to get early accessto episodes and exclusive content - https://landing.makeuk.org/EHSPodcastSignUp/ehspodcastsignuppage.html