What Happened
Manufacturers Urge Government Support Amid Declining Car Orders
A group of motor industry manufacturers has written to Andy Burnham and the chancellor, seeking help to switch from supplying parts for cars to making kit for the defence sector. The move is driven by declining car orders and rising demand for weapons, with the manufacturers warning that tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs could be lost without government support. The letter, signed by nine manufacturers and the president of the Confederation of British Metalforming, highlights the need for assistance with gaining the right certifications and reducing industrial energy costs. This development was first reported by Radio Royal.