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May 22, 2012
Alistair Smith, Chairman of the Institution's Power Division, says that while the Energy Bill may kill off the idea of a truly open market, the reforms are necessary.
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May 17, 2012
The Institution's Philippa Oldham welcomes the news that the new Astra car will be built at Ellesmere Portbut says Government must focus on supporting manufacturing in key industries, like automotive, power aerospace and pharmaceuticals.
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May 14, 2012
The Institution's Head of Transport Philippa Oldham says all companies who use EC225 and AS332L2 Eurocopter Super Puma helicopters should carry out full and thorough inspections.
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May 09, 2012
In response to the Queen's Speech, Dr Colin Brown welcomes Electricity Market Reform but notes the lack of any legislation to help UK manufacturing.
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May 08, 2012
Businesses have just over three weeks left to apply to take part in Manufacturing Excellence 2012, the UK-wide business improvement programme which not only identifies and celebrates outstanding UK manufacturing businesses but can also help companies improve.
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May 03, 2012
The UK’s industrial heritage is under threat as traditional skills to maintain and operate these artefacts are being lost, according to a new policy statement from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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Apr 24, 2012
The proposed changes to schools’ careers guidance may lead to a shortage of people pursuing careers in critical careers like engineering and hamper the UK’s economic recovery, according to a new policy statement by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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Apr 20, 2012
Following David Cameron’s speech emphasising the importance of vocational qualifications, Philippa Oldham questions how this fits with the Government's proposed downgrading of the engineering diploma.
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Apr 19, 2012
Collision-avoidance technologies, which could help eliminate cyclist and pedestrian deaths caused by driver ‘blind-spots’, should be made mandatory for all UK buses and lorries by 2015, according to a new report published today.
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Apr 17, 2012
The Institution's Head of Energy and Environment Dr Tim Fox says recommendations that any shale gas operations should be more closely monitored are welcome.