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flag UK manufacturing leaders warn of closures without government support on costs, trade, and skills.

flag Midlands manufacturing leaders are urging the UK government to implement coordinated, practical policies to address escalating challenges including supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, post-Brexit trade friction, and skills shortages. flag At a Birmingham roundtable, industry representatives criticized inconsistent relief programs, rigid net zero regulations, and restrictive tax policies, warning that without stable, targeted support—particularly for small firms—many could face closure. flag They called for lower corporation tax, clearer R&D incentives, improved energy affordability, and better cross-departmental coordination to ensure long-term sector resilience.

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