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Ceramics sector sounds alarm over latest energy snub

The UK’s ceramics industry has been ‘ignored where it matters most’, according to a national trade body reacting to the announcement of a new Government scheme to help with energy costs.

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by Hayley Johnson
20 April 2026
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Pottery firm Burgess & Leigh falls into administration with parent company Denby

Historic Stoke-on-Trent pottery firm Burgess & Leigh is continuing to trade despite going into administration with its parent company.

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by Hayley Johnson
1 April 2026
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Education and Training/Industry/News

Partnership delivers hands-on training model to meet industry demand

A new employer-led academy has been launched to address the growing skills gap within the mechanical and electrical sector. 

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by Hayley Johnson
1 April 2026
Ceramics UK's chief executive Rob Flello speaks at the International Day of Ceramics event.
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Staffordshire hosts UK event for first International Day of Ceramics

Visitors descended on an international development facility for the country’s first celebration of the International Day of Ceramics.

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by Hayley Johnson
17 March 2026
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Lucideon joins €1m European Space Agency project to scale up titanium production 

International technology company Lucideon is supporting a €1 million European Space Agency (ESA) project aimed at scaling up the production of sustainable titanium for Western Europe’s space and aerospace sectors. 

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by Hannah Hiles
16 March 2026
Stoke-on-Trent City Council Leader Jane Ashworth has reacted to news that Burgess & Leigh's parent company Denby Pottery could be about to appoint administrators.
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Council urges action as Burgess & Leigh faces uncertain future amid Denby administration plans

A call for government support has been made as a historic pottery company faces an uncertain future.

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by Hayley Johnson
16 March 2026
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Industry/News

Prime Minister commits to review of energy support for ceramics industry 

The Prime Minister has pledged to review support for energy-intensive industries including ceramics after the issue was raised in the House of Commons by Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove MP David Williams. 

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by Hannah Hiles
12 March 2026
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Portmeirion and Lucideon partner up to cut kiln energy use

Portmeirion has brought in materials science consultancy Lucideon to work on reducing energy use in its kilns.

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by Hayley Johnson
11 March 2026
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Ceramics industry unites to launch new apprenticeship to secure sector’s future 

A new industry-backed apprenticeship scheme is being developed to help safeguard the future of North Staffordshire’s ceramics sector. 

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by Hannah Hiles
10 March 2026
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Industry/News

Jobs boost for Lichfield as Kyocera grows European HQ team

The first phase of team expansion has begun at Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Europe as the manufacturer continues its investment and expansion in the Lichfield area.

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by Hayley Johnson
5 March 2026
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