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26
Jun

Smart Manufacturing Week is now officially the UK’s largest event for advanced manufacturing and engineering.

We’re incredibly proud to share that Smart Manufacturing Week is now officially the UK’s largest ...

17
Jun

Tackling Electricity Prices For Manufacturers

Make UK's latest report calls for urgent energy reform to rescue British industry from a ...

3
Jun

New day, new tariff: UK steel braced to face new 50% import tax

UK steelmakers are expecting to encounter a new 50% import tax after President Trump hiked ...

3
Jun

Leader of BCP Council Opens Bournemouth and Poole College’s Advanced Engineering Centre

Bournemouth and Poole College proudly unveiled its state-of-the-art Advanced Engineering Centre on Wednesday, 14 May, ...

22
May

US/UK trade deal and what it means for manufacturing

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have announced a significant US/UK trade ...

22
May

Career pathways for engineering across Dorset - Video Content (please watch and share)

Career pathways for engineering across Dorset Dorset's well-established engineering and manufacturing sector has grown by 14.3% ...

9
Apr

Trump’s trade tariffs: what will it mean for UK manufacturers?

(2 April), US President Donald Trump announced a swathe of sweeping trade tariffs on imported ...

9
Apr

Atlas Elektronik UK Apprentice took on the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Design Challenge - News Feature of the Week!

We're proud to share that last Tuesday, our Mechanical Engineering Apprentice took on the Institution ...

4
Apr

The Manufacturer MX Awards are back for 2025! Download your pack here!

Is your journey to manufacturing excellence ready to take center stage? The Manufacturer MX Awards ...

3
Apr

Trump’s trade tariffs: what will it mean for UK manufacturers?

Last night (2 April), US President Donald Trump announced a swathe of sweeping trade tariffs ...

3
Apr

Could your business inspire the next generation?

Could your business inspire the next generation? We’re calling on Dorset businesses to help 11-14 year ...

26
Mar

The Results of the Dorset Chamber NI Survey February 2025

As the voice of Dorset Business, representing hundreds of businesses Dorset Chamber is deeply concerned ...

25
Mar

🏆 Bournemouth & Poole College Wins Prestigious Award - News Feature of the Week!

Bournemouth and Poole College has been named the winner of the ‘Best New Apprenticeship Programme’ ...

24
Feb

Rose Engineering and Construction - News Feature of the Week!

A Multi-Award Winning Construction Company based in Dorset. Established in 1986, Rose Engineering & Construction ...

21
Feb

Helping Dorset's marine industry to grow

Is your business in the marine industry? Then regional support to help your business grow ...

20
Feb

The Quarterly Economic Survey - There has never been a more important time to speak out...

BCC Quarterly Economic Survey There has never been a more important time to speak out… The Quarterly ...

Industry News

13
May

Global Business Innovation Programme with Pune and Bengaluru, India: Advanced Manufacturing - Application Deadline 16 June 2022

Fully funded Global Business Innovation Programme with India, in Advanced Manufacturing The pandemic has played a ...

12
May

Manufacturing Awards 2022 - Rewarding your work, your people, and your business

The Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2022 is recognising and awarding manufacturers and their apprentices who ...

12
May

UK Manufacturers are leading the charge in green revolution

03.05.2022 Britain’s manufacturers are leading the charge towards net zero as the sector makes a huge ...