Steve Currie, director at Stoke-on-Trent-based business advisory and insolvency specialists Currie Young, reflects on the significance of the government’s recent £120 million support packages for the ceramics industry and examines the challenges that continue to face manufacturers across Staffordshire and beyond.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics industry has received a second major boost in less than a week, with tile production set to return to the city through a new low-carbon manufacturing partnership. Johnson Tiles is working with materials technology company Dekiln to scale up a kiln-free, low-energy alternative to traditional ceramic tiles, with
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Discussions are continuing about how a newly announced £120 million support package for the UK ceramics industry will help businesses.
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The Government has announced a £120 million support package for the UK ceramics industry, described as a landmark decision and turning point for the sector.
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A major new report has found that Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics industry could drive economic growth, innovation and create high-quality local jobs – but only if manufacturers receive urgent support to deal with rising energy costs.
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Portmeirion Group PLC is set for a leadership change after announcing a pre-tax loss for 2025, alongside what it described as ‘positive progress’ on its transformation plan.
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Up to 20 ‘highly skilled jobs are set to be created after councillors approved expansion plans at a major Stoke-on-Trent foundry.
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No redundancies are currently planned at historic pottery firm Burgess & Leigh, administrators have confirmed.
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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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Historic Stoke-on-Trent pottery firm Burgess & Leigh is continuing to trade despite going into administration with its parent company.
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