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 ensure the UK defence sector can support national security while driving economic growth and innovation.Chapters: 00:00 – 01:39: Introduction and the State of UK Defence Spending 01:40 – 05:06: Funding Commitments and the Defence Budget Challenge 05:07 – 08:19: The Defence Investment Plan and Industry Confidence 08:20 – 12:50: SMEs, Procurement and Supply Chain Opportunities 12:51 – 17:00: European Defence Cooperation and Export Opportunities 17:01 – 20:39: Financing Defence and the Case for Defence Bonds 20:40 – 25:58: Drones, Innovation and Lessons from Ukraine 25:59 – End: The Future of UK Defence Manufacturing Who Are Make UK?Make UK champions 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://x.com/MakeUK_ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/makeuk

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 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, 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, 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