UK automotive workers are world class
A new report has been released outlining that the UK automotive sector’s workforce is one of the most productive in the world after being placed in top position in Europe.
Also mentioned is the UK’s high ranking for collaboration between industry and academia, along with long labour flexibility. However, one thing that has become clear from the report is that the UK is scoring below competitor countries for skills, hourly labour rate and R&D tax relief.
You can find out more from the report here.. http://www.engineeringcapacity.com/news101/business-news/uk-auto-worker…
R&D spend increases for third consecutive year
Figures released this week by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the UK’s R&D spend has grown for the third consecutive year, increasing by 5% during 2014.
EEF has welcomed the news, adding that aspects of the UK’s innovation system are amongst the best in Europe, but has warned that planned government cuts to innovation could halt this trend. Britain currently produces around 16% of top quality published research findings and is also ranked as home to three of the top 10 universities in the world.
To read more on the UK’s growth, head here.. http://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/rd-spend-increases-for-third-co…
JLR gets the go for new facility
Warwickshire will soon be home to Jaguar Land Rover’s new vehicle operations team facility when development begins, after being purchased by the car manufacturer in 2014.
JLR claims that new jobs will be created as part of the construction project, adding that numbers could increase to 500 once all is in motion. Along with the development, the automotive giant has announced plans to develop a green travel route for the area, including a car-share scheme.
You can find out more on JLR’s new facility by heading here.. http://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/jlr-gets-the-go-for-new-facilit…