Manufacturing

Listed below are links to information and guidance aimed at supporting businesses operating in manufacturing

Secretary of State's Letter

Alok Sharma, MP and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, has written a letter dated 8th April 2020 addressed to those working in the Manufacturing sector:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/878651/Letter_from_Secretary_of_State_Alok_Sharma_MP_to_those_working_in_Manufacturing.pdf

SWMAS

We are all having to make significant changes to day-to-day activities, and the social and economic impact of this coronavirus will continue to affect us all for many months to come.

Businesses are going through a period of adjustment as they try to minimise the impact this pandemic will have on their workforce and operations. To help, SWMAS has pulled together information and practical advice to help manufacturers navigate their way through these uncertain times. Visit their website:

https://www.swmas.co.uk/business-support/covid-19-support-manufacturers

Article added 9th April 2020

North Devon Manufacturers Association

NDMA has launched a Covid-19 guidance page on their website, providing useful information for manufacturing businesses, including templates for furloughed staff and work authorisation letters:

https://www.ndma.org.uk/news/covid19/covid-19-updates-and-resources-from-make-uk/

Article added 21st April 2020