There are thousands of brilliant British businesses across the country. This week I spoke with @CBItweets @fsb_policy @The_IoD @MakeUK_ @britishchambers @e_nation and @StartupCltn at @10DowningStreet to discuss what more can be done to make the UK a great place to invest and grow a business.

We are celebrating National Manufacturing Day by inviting students from the Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera school to tour our facility and take part in practical sessions. Engaging with young people is so important to inspire the next generation of engineers. #nationalmanufacturingday

🎉 That’s a wrap on #NMD2025 - #UKmfg opened its doors to inspire the next generation & showcase the best of UK manufacturing! 👏 Huge thanks to all who took part. Some events continue into tomorrow - keep sharing & tagging us. Catch the highlights ➡️ brnw.ch/21wW5TU

👏 The response to #NMD2025 has been incredible so far! Here are just a few of the great photos we’ve seen today 📸 - keep them coming and we’ll keep sharing UK manufacturing in action 🌟. #UKmfg

Today is National Manufacturing Day 2025! We’re proud to support UK manufacturing, inspire the next generation of makers, and deliver high-quality playgrounds to over 50 countries worldwide #NMD2025 #UKMFG @MakeUK_)

We are thrilled to support @MakeUK_’s National Manufacturing Day by hosting a new cohort of Level 3 Enhanced Engineering learners from The College Merthyr Tydfil today! 🎯 Following our successful past visits, we have planned an exciting day: 🗃️ A presentation to showcase our business. 🛠️ Hands-on workshops with crimping, soldering and VR sessions. 🏭 A tour of our facilities to highlight the scale of our operations and the critical role each step plays in fulfilling customer orders. We can’t wait to inspire the next generation of engineers and open their eyes to the world of manufacturing! #NMD2025 #DevelopingFutureTalent #Electronics #Engineering #UKMfg

In celebration of @MakeUK_ National Manufacturing Day, we've opened our doors to inspire the next generation of talent and demonstrate the breadth of jobs available and the variety of pathways to a career here. Such is the popularity of our offering, we had to extend the day to a week-long programme, welcoming schools, colleges and local job centres on site to showcase modern manufacturing. The feedback is remarkable: "Some have never been more engaged with a topic. You managed to reach a group that can be notoriously hard to engage—sometimes they sit quietly, staring and seeming uninterested—but you clearly captured their attention, and the impact is evident." If you would like to take part in next year's event, register your interest now. #WeAreKNDS #KNDSUK #KNDS #WhenItCounts #NationalManufacturingDay #NMD2025

Pupils from Boston Grammar School are learning about what we do here at Mastenbroek as part of National Manufacturing Day! Hopefully, we might inspire one or two to consider a career in #engineering or #manufacturing when they're older. #NMD2025 #lincolnshire @MakeUK_

Today we opened our doors to the next generation of innovators.👷‍♀️ To mark National Manufacturing Day in the UK, we welcomed local students to our headquarters in Dronfield for a behind-the-scenes look at how precision, passion and infrared expertise come together in real-world manufacturing. From design to delivery, our team shared what it means to build globally trusted temperature measurement solutions and how we solve complex customer challenges through infrared innovation, helping industries See Degrees Differently. We’re proud to continue supporting future talent and showcase how careers in STEM directly contribute to solving real-world industrial challenges. #ManufacturingDay #STEM #InfraredTechnology #TemperatureMeasurement #LAND @MakeUK_ @beworkwise

As part of our open day to mark National Manufacturing Day, we have been demonstrating some of the electro-hydraulic principles as used on Mastenbroek trenchers. Thanks to @CowleySLAT for visiting us today. We hope you found it interesting. #NMD2025 #lincolnshire @MakeUK_

🌟 Launched today on #NMD2025: the Future Makers Group 🚀 Bringing together Make UK apprentice award winners from across UK manufacturing, they’ll help shape the sector’s future workforce & champion young talent. More info ➡️ brnw.ch/21wW4Xo #FutureMakers #UKmfg

✨ It’s National Manufacturing Day 2025! UK manufacturers are opening their doors, celebrating skills & innovation, and inspiring the next generation. Join in with #NMD2025 & tag @MakeUK_ 👏 Read more here ➡️ brnw.ch/21wW4fz #UKmfg

🚨 After years of campaigning by @MakeUK_, the Government has launched its first Industrial Strategy since 2017. A vital step toward the long-term certainty our sector needs to invest, grow & compete. Learn more ➡️ makeuk.org/news-and-events/n… #UKmfg #IndustrialStrategy

🤝 Today's US-UK trade deal sees tariffs removed on UK steel & aluminium and cuts car export rates from 27.5% to 10% - a big win for #UKmfg jobs & trade. Read @MakeUK_ CEO Stephen Phipson’s full reaction: makeuk.org/news-and-events/n…

🗣️ @MakeUK_ CEO Stephen Phipson joined the @CommonsBTC this afternoon to discuss #IndustrialStrategy Here's some of what he had to say...🧵 [1/5]

How the right workplace culture can drive success in manufacturing. A great piece from @MakeUK_ explaining how a positive, innovative culture drives growth, boosts productivity, reduces turnover, and strengthens resilience. Read more here ➡️ go.zenoot.com/xcCXqi #UKmfg

🗞️ 'More industries may need British Steel-style rescue, Labour warned' @thetimes @MakeUK_ & @The_TUC have warned the Chancellor that UK steel/ chemical makers & other energy-intensive industries face a competitive price disadvantage vs foreign rivals.⚡️ thetimes.com/business-money/…

🆕 @MakeUK_ has published its 2025 Benefits & Leave Entitlements report today. Delivering the latest insights into the financial/ non-financial benefits & perks that #UKmfg firms are offering their employees, e.g. sick leave, flexible working etc. 🔗makeuk.org/insights/reports/…

🆕 @MakeUK_ has long campaigned for urgent reform to the Z-EV mandate. Today, the PM has announced greater flexibility for carmakers to meet green targets, including exempting smaller manufacturers from certain regulatory targets. Read COO @BenFletcherNo1's reaction 👇 #UKmfg

📢🛠️ After months of hard work & research, @MakeUK_'s #IndustrialStrategySkills Commission has unveiled its blueprint to fix the foundations of our apprenticeship system & make it fit for the future. Read the 'Skills For Success' report here 👉 makeuk.org/insights/reports/… [1/3]