05 Mar Putting Employers at the heart of post-16 skills – UK Government sets out further education reform
The Cast Metals Federation (CMF) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement of an extensive reform of further education to encourage...
04 Mar Super-deduction
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A new 130% first-year capital allowance for qualifying plant and machinery assets; and a 50% first-year allowance for qualifying special...
02 Mar On-line Training for Die-casting
A suite of on-line training courses in die-casting technology is now available from the Cast Metals Federation, CMF, and supported...
26 Feb Westley Group secures a place on The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200
After a year of challenges and disruptions, changes and uncertainties, Westley Group is incredibly proud to be counted as one...
25 Feb A resilient UK foundry industry remains optimistic
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UK foundries report that there is hope for a return to pre-Covid capacity utilisation levels, despite the impact of the...
19 Feb Government announces NEW £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
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The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund, offers support to help small businesses adjust to new customs procedures, rules of origin,...
15 Feb Management of Vibration & Noise in the Workplace
The Foundry Industry Health & Safety Initiative (SHIFT), which is administered by the Cast Metals Federation, quickly moved on-line during...
08 Feb What is End Point Assessment?
End-point assessment is the gateway to success. End-point assessment (EPA) is the assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that your...
08 Feb Financial Incentives for Employers to Recruit an Apprentice
Did you know that employers who hire a new apprentice between 1 August 2020 and 31 March 2021 can claim...
08 Feb How do I train my Apprentice ?
Here we give you some information about what to expect during an apprenticeship. During their apprenticeship, your apprentice will receive two...