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Prime Minister David Cameron today opened Williams’ new Advanced Engineering facility in Oxfordshire.

1. UK MEP chosen as chairman for IMCO committee.
2. €1billion boost for EU-industry partnership projects.
3. Juncker wants ‘fair deal’ for Britain.
4. Juncker calls for more women in new Commission team.
5. UK to miss 2030 air quality targets.
6. Week ahead.

1. Government announces series of growth deals.
2. Figures show drop in confidence for UK manufacturers.
3. Manufacturing and production figures for May published.
4. £1million air quality fund announced.
5. Investment for new research facilities announced.
6. Increase in the number of young people choosing apprenticeships.
7. Week ahead.

Purpose of the Post: Go Ultra Low is a multi-channel consumer communications campaign, jointly funded by Government and five leading volume vehicle manufacturers, launched in January 2014 with the aim of taking ultra low emission vehicles from novel to normal. SMMT…

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Astra production plant at Ellesmere Port creates 300 new jobs Second shift and 250 new jobs at Luton van facility in Bedfordshire Vauxhall has confirmed that it will take on 550 new employees at its manufacturing sites in Ellesmere Port…

SMMT has been the home to a historic collection of roadside rescue vehicles this week, marking the announcement that the AA is to inspect all Motor Codes garages.

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1. Juncker elected as Commission President.
2. €25b of finance for SMEs announced.
3. EEF Chief Executive to lead manufacturers in Europe.
4. Martin Schulz re-elected as European Parliament President.
5. Italy takes over Council of the European Union Presidency.
6. Week ahead.

1. SMMT launch Sustainability Report and host Parliamentary Reception.
2. Technology Strategy Board publishes blueprint for growth.
3. New cars, commercial vehicles and bus and coach registrations increase in June.
4. Adonis Growth Review published.
5. Conclusions of CBI/Person Education and Skills 2014 survey announced.
6. Week ahead.