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As the winter sets in, the cost of energy will be a key issue for all businesses.
The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult has launched a pilot scheme to help small manufacturers cut energy usage. The Manufacturing Energy Toolkit is a guided assessment which is carried out by HVM Catapult experts to create a better understanding of energy usage and sources.
With the Manufacturing Energy Toolkit, the HVM Catapult is opening its doors to help manufacturers make their processes more energy efficient, cutting their energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 46%.
See: Manufacturing Energy Toolkit for SMEs - HVMC (catapult.org.uk)
07 Oct 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to cut National Insurance contributions (NICs) and increase Income Tax to create a 'level playing field' and protect workers' pay.
The government's Budget Board must focus on easing the cost of doing business, says the Institute of Directors (IoD).
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