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#SBS Small Business Sunday opens later today ! Here's some top tips on how to enter: theopaphitissbs.com/how-to-enter/

AI in manufacturing has moved past the hype. But has execution caught up with ambition? The Manufacturing AI Readiness Index 2026 produced with Oracle and IBM reveals where the sector really stands. Download the report eu1.hubs.ly/H0vrvNt0

Join us as we celebrate the people driving the future of UK industry. The In-Comm Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of apprentices and the employers who support, mentor and invest in the next generation of talent. Book your tables: bit.ly/4wF4v6z

🔔 #SBS Small Business Sunday is now OPEN! 🔔 Start posting about your #smallbusiness ! 📸 Describe your business in the comments or in a separate post whilst tagging my account and using #SBS in your post wording 👉 Tag and follow Theo Paphitis ⏰ Only enter between 5-7:30pm 🌟 Show your passion - stand out by showing what makes your business unique !

Good morning, my digital friends 😃 This Mental Health Awareness Week, I want to say something real. I’ve struggled with my own mental health for years. A long time ago, I finally reached out, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Men especially: we often stay silent because we feel ashamed, weak, or like we “should just deal with it.” Please know it doesn’t make you weak; it makes you human. If you’re struggling right now, reach out. If you notice someone’s been quiet or you haven’t spoken to a mate in a while, knock on their door, send that message, check in. A small conversation can change everything. You’re not alone. There’s strength in asking for help, and even more hope on the other side. 💙 Let’s look out for each other.

NEW EPISODE: 𝗦𝗠𝗘 Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers, episode 272. This week's show hosted by @PLUSAx's Mark Weymouth, features Kim, Jilly & Poggy Murray Whitham. bit.ly/3R0L9sk #UKmfg #SMEfocus🇬🇧

During The King’s visit to Bermuda, His Majesty visited the future site of the first of the UK’s new global network of telescopes.🛰️ 🌍 As part of Project NOVA, we plan to deploy 13 telescopes to monitor satellites and near-Earth objects. ☄️ Read more 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/05/the…

Precision. Quality. Innovation. We specialise in #plasticinjectionmoulding, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions for a wide range of industries. From concept to production, our expert team ensures every part meets the highest standards. 🌐 bosworthplastics.co.uk

Hello everyone, please give this week's lucky #SBS winners a warm welcome to the community... 👍 From Instagram: @ curatedgetaways @ somersetnaturalsoaps @ kindlybrighton From LinkedIn: Jackie Lehane (GwenGreen Creative Business Services) Ramina Y. (Rae's Food House) Alex McCann (Altrincham HQ) Congratulations all and enjoy the rest of your bank holiday weekend ! #SmallBusinessOpportunity #WeeklyCompetition #SmallBusinessSunday #Entrepreneurs

NEW EPISODE: 𝗦𝗠𝗘 Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers, episode 271. This week's show hosted by @PLUSAx's Mark Weymouth, features Christophe Convert. bit.ly/3QG6vet #UKmfg #SMEfocus🇬🇧

Big wins are never built alone. Jenks & Cattell Engineering Ltd show how collaboration, skills, and innovation drive SME success in UK manufacturing 💡 Proud to see their SME Award recognition👏 Read more: alfed.org.uk/forging-succes… #Manufacturing #Engineering #SMEs #UKMfg

Congratulations to this week's Small Business Sunday winners - lets give them a proper #SBS welcome ! On Instagram: mylesandme_ lauraletterslife red_scue_ paperstory_art On LinkedIn: Emily Martin Fran Ash (Fran Ash Mentoring) Go and check out their small businesses ! #SmallBusinessSunday #Networking #FreeCommunity #ForWinners @TheSBS_Crew

🔔 #SBS Small Business Sunday is now OPEN! 🔔 Start posting about your #smallbusiness ! 📸 Describe your business in the comments or in a separate post whilst tagging my account and using #SBS in your post wording. 👉 Tag and follow Theo Paphitis ⏰ Only enter between 5-7:30pm 🌟 Show your passion - stand out by showing what makes your business unique !

@TheoPaphitis Hi Theo. From a manufacturing perspective, how do you balance the need for significant upfront investment (plant, tooling, people) with maintaining cash flow and control—what funding strategy would you prioritise first?

If you could ask me one question about entrepreneurship, finance or securing investment, what would it be? Drop your question in the comments below and I might answer it live during next Wednesday’s webinar ! Find out more about next week’s bootcamp here 👉 shorturl.at/aztga #moneytalks #funding #businessadvice

Our Services✅ We are a designer & manufacturer of plastic injection moulded products based in Leicestershire, offering an innovative service to a wide variety of clients. You could say we are the market innovators in this area! 🌐bit.ly/3PwcHTg #ukmfg #supportukmfg

A big welcome and a huge congratulations to this week's #SBS Small Business Sunday winners: From Instagram: @ sweet_as_success @ lucyholdingbrandphotography @ our_place_in_portland @ 2btreasureduk From LinkedIn: Katie Gwilt (The Kat Lady) Sarah Carter (Sarah Carter Coaching) Go check out their #smallbusinesses ! #Winners #SMEs #SupportSmallBusiness #LetsGo

Build day 5 shows exactly what #MACH2026 is all about! Live demonstrating manufacturing technologies are being tested at @thenec so when you arrive at the show, you'll be able to see industry-leading technology from our exhibitors. Register for FREE: ow.ly/rrSm50YLvVT

🇬🇧MADE IN BRITAIN: Artillery gun barrels, with steel supplied by Sheffield Forgemasters, are to be manufactured in the UK for the first time in more than a decade at a new factory as part of a wider £400m investment programme. Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), which is already building Challenger 3 tanks and Boxer armoured vehicles for the British Army at its Telford site, will operate the new manufacturing plant. The new factory, located at GKN's former Hadley Castle site in Telford, will manufacture cutting-edge artillery gun barrels, marking the first time in over a decade that the UK produces such equipment domestically. RBSL plans to install machinery at the new production facility this month, ahead of an official opening in July. The investment is expected to support more than 400 jobs.

Here's @JDevonshire with today's #UKmfg headlines 👉 themanufacturer.com/articles/daily… Stories include @SchneiderUKI @PinewoodsHgt & more #shoutaboutUKMfg