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economic growth, and in a post-Brexit landscape that’s also been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, a healthy economy is more critical than ever. David Sweetman, marketing & business development director at Di-LOG, believes that the current uncertainty around negotiating deals wiith worldwide trading partners and restoring our GDP post this worldwide epidemic only puts autsa greater emphasis on buy ng


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The UK has an excellent reputation for producing quality products within its shores. British-made products are in high demand across the globe because buyers can be sure that the quality is nothing short of excellent. A recent sur


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The UK has an excellent reputation fofor producing quality products within its shores. British-made products are in high demand across the globe because buyers can be sure that the quality is nothing short of excellent. A recent survey stated that 60% of the most patriotic purchases came fromthemanufafacturing and engineering sec ors, which goes to show that there is huge support in the UKmanufafacturing industr


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s the demand fofor UK-manufafactured products grows, so do the businesses - allowing businesses of all sizes to expand. Manufacturing is also a fantastic way for young people to start out in the or place,with g eat opportunities available fofor apprenticeships There are some g eat benefits t an earn as you lear


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antasticway fofor young people to start out in the workplace, with great opportunities available for apprenticeships. There are some great benefits to an ‘earn as you learn’ careerr, which can enable young people to develop vital skills as they work their way up the ladder - perhaps even setting up a business of


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