Join Make UK for a free, online Environment Briefing. The event will cover: policy insights and expected future shifts legislative update including recent legal cases Trends and issues shaping the sector Q&Q with panel Date: Thursday 29 October 2026 Time: 10.30am – 11.30am Location: via Zoom Register to attend

Stay ahead with Make UK’s one-hour health and safety briefing covering policy updates, legislation changes, legal cases, and expert insight. The event covers: policy insights and expected future shifts legislative update including recent legal cases key  trends and issues shaping the sector live Q&A with panel Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 Location: via Zoom Time: […]

Understand recent employment law decisions and prepare for the next Employment Rights Act changes affecting your organisation. Join Make UK legal experts for a practical update on recent employment law decisions and forthcoming legislative changes. Leave with a clearer understanding of the legal risks, where your policies or processes may need attention, and the practical […]

Understand recent employment law decisions and prepare for the next Employment Rights Act changes affecting your organisation. Join Make UK legal experts for a practical update on recent employment law decisions and forthcoming legislative changes. Leave with a clearer understanding of the legal risks, where your policies or processes may need attention, and the practical […]

What will the next chapter of your family-owned manufacturing business look like? With significant changes to inheritance tax and one in three family-owned manufacturers without a succession plan, there has never been a more important time to start thinking about the future. Join this Make UK webinar with Bishop Fleming, to explore the findings of […]

Members of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) are exhibiting at the Engineering Design Show taking place at Coventry Building Society Arena from 7 to 8 October 2026. With over 200 exhibitors, the show is the home of design engineering and anticipate over 4,500 visitors showcasing over 1,000 products. Members exhibiting at EDS 2026 […]

Four members of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association have officially signed up to support National Manufacturing Day 2026 by opening their doors to members of the public. Member Open Days Jointine Products Jointine Products (Lincoln) Ltd will be showing people their production process, and talking about their involvement in manufacturing and export. For details […]

Information from Buyer Organisation Ministry of Defence. The UK defence sector depends on a strong, resilient and competitive industrial base. The new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) could help eligible manufacturers reduce electricity costs, freeing up investment for growth, innovation and capability across UK supply chains. Applications open 1st October and close on 30 November […]

The Government’s trade union reform programme reaches a major milestone on 20 October 2026, when several significant changes come into force. One of the changes is the right for trade unions to access workplaces giving them a formal route to meet, recruit, organise and represent workers. Join Irwin Mitchell LLP, employment law specialists, for a […]

Join Zünd at their headquarters in Altstätten in Switzerland on 18th-19th November 2026 for two days of innovation, live technology demonstrations, and valuable industry exchange. Discover the latest Zünd solutions for textile and leather cutting in furniture and upholstery production, shoes, and accessories, and explore automated digital cutting workflows and robotics integration for composites, acoustics […]

For many small businesses looking after the wellbeing of their workforce is important, but accessing specialist support can sometimes be difficult. Able Futures is a DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people.  This is specifically for an SME audience. The service provides up to nine months of confidential support at […]

For many small businesses looking after the wellbeing of their workforce is important, but accessing specialist support can sometimes be difficult. Able Futures is a DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people.  This is specifically for an SME audience. The service provides up to nine months of confidential support at […]

Materials Week Europe 2027 brings together 6 dedicated material trade shows: Silicone Expo Europe, The Magnetics Show Europe, The Gasket & Seals Show, Tape & Functional Film Expo, High Performance Alloys Expo, and Speciality Polymers World under one roof at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. Materials Week is more than an event – it’s a community. A place where […]

The Youth Jobs Grant helps employers hire young people aged 18-24 by offering up to £3,000 in funding for eligible recruits. If you would like more information or to arrange a meeting, contact: srt.recruitrofchoice@dwp.gov.uk Or join the next webinar: Date: 3 September 2026 Time: 9.30am to 10.30am Register to join

Discover more about Mentoring Circles and how they can support employee development through shared learning, networking, and peer support. Learn how the programme helps build confidence, leadership and communication skills while promoting diversity, inclusion and talent development. Join the DWP to explore the benefits for your organisation and how to get involved. Date: 22 September […]

Join the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) breakfast briefing to discover how to attract untapped talent, reduce recruitment costs, and access free DWP employer support. Learn about local labour market trends, recruitment solutions, SWAPs, work experience opportunities and inclusive hiring practices. Network with fellow employers and gain practical insights to help your organisation become […]

Materials Week USA 2027 brings together the established Silicone Expo USA, The Magnetics Show USA, The Gasket & Seals Show, Tape & Functional Film Expo, High Performance Alloys Expo, and Speciality Polymers World under one roof at Huntington Place, Detroit. Materials Week is more than an event – it’s a community. A place where pioneers, visionaries, […]

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is holding a one hour webinar on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 2pm, bringing together Trade Associations and employer members from across all sectors to explore the benefits of offering Work Experience placements. The session will demonstrate how companies can play a leading role in creating meaningful opportunities […]

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, 28 July at 2pm, for employers to find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant. The webinar, which will be presented by the Defence Relationship Management team, will bring the Covenant to life, showing how organisations can demonstrate support for the armed […]

Members of the UKGSA are invited to a Macmillan Cancer Support webinar being held on 15 July 2026. The session covers ‘Macmillan at Work’ support materials which are specifically designed to support employers managing staff affected by cancer. The session will cover the side effects of cancer and the impact they can have on a […]