Tag Archives: General Motors

Cross-sector industrial partnerships gather pace

Plane-maker Airbus and automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) are among those spearheading an industrial partnership scheme to bring together employers of all sizes to discuss how they can help tackle common issues as well as those specific to their … Continue reading

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Employers join forces on skills

More than 100 employers including blue chip manufacturers like Airbus, BAE, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Siemens and Toyota are gathering at the House of Lords today (Monday July 23) to promote investment in skills. Hosted by Baroness Wall … Continue reading

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Saved Vauxhall site to double apprentice hiring

The Vauxhall car plant at Ellesmere Port (pictured), thrown a lifeline last week with the announcement that it had been chosen by US parent GM as the production base for the new generation Astra, is to double the number of … Continue reading

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UK seeks to strengthen auto supply chain

In an effort to source more locally produced components and boost the UK’s £4.5 billion automotive supply chain industry, Britain’s bigger automotive manufacturers are set to meet over 80 supply chain companies over the coming weeks. The effort, orchestrated by … Continue reading

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Luton in the van for Vivaro production

Unions yesterday welcomed the news that more than 1000 jobs had been secured and praised workers and the boss at Vauxhall’s Luton plant following a decision by parent group General Motors than new generation Vivaro vans are to be built … Continue reading

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