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A Practical Pathway into Defence

Business Operations
As Make UK Defence and Lloyds launch a new practical guide to help SME manufacturers in defence supply chains, Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & Mid‑Corporates at Lloyds, reflects on a new era for the industry.
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Skills in 2026

Opinion
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds, considers if 2026 could be the year the UK starts to close its...
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Navigating Risk & Opportunity in 2026

Business Operations
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds, takes the opportunity to reflect on the key factors that will influence decision...
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The Reindustrialisation Opportunity for SMEs

Business Operations
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds, explains why factors including security, technology and sustainability are combining to create an...
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A Secure Future; the Defence Supply Chain

Opinion
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & Mid Corporates at Lloyds, considers how a new era for UK defence presents a growth opportunity...
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The Investment Case for Automation

Business Operations
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds, sits down with colleague Tim Biddle, Head of Asset Finance, and Prof Mike...
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All in Good Taste: Focus on Food & Drink

Opinion
David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates at Lloyds, considers the impact of food & drink manufacturers, and their extraordinary potential. The...
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Manufacturing Champion of the Month

Manufacturing Champion of the Month
Introducing, Eleanor Baker, Women Entrepreneur Lead at Lloyds, our Manufacturing Champion for August. Eleanor leads Lloyds’ initiative to support women-owned businesses. In our Q&A,...
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Playing Catch Up: Automation Investment

Opinion
David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & Mid-Corporates at Lloyds, considers how greater use of automation can make UK manufacturers more competitive, with...
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Why Manufacturers Top the Hackers’ Hit List

Business Operations
David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds, sits down with colleague Giles Taylor, Head of Resilience and Cyber Security, to...
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Manufacturing: An underappreciated industry?

Opinion
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates at Lloyds Bank, considers new data that reveals manufacturers’ fundamental role in the UK...
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