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Why I left my corporate job to dedicate my time to supporting UK manufacturing
In this interview for the Manufacturing at Heart Podcast I talk about my previous career, and the tipping point that made me decide...
'Is it time to find a factory closer to home?' – Sunday Times 26th March 2017
The following article appeared in The Sunday Times on 26th march 2017 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British was asked to comment...
Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, named as an industry influencer in Power List 2017
Lingerie Insight, 17th March 2017 Kate Hills, the founder of Make it British, was named as an Industry Influencer in Lingerie Insight’s first...
Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, interviewed by Fibre2Fashion
The following article appeared in Fibre2Fashion, 16th March 2017
Kate Hills from Make it British in The Independent 8th Mar 2017
Kate Hills was asked to give her thoughts on how the Spring Budget might effect UK manufacturers You can read the article on...
Make it British featured in The Independent 8th March 2017
Thanks to the Independent for their feature on the Make it British story. You can read the full article here The Independent ran...
Mums that Make it British
Press Release: Mums that Make it British Around 54,000 new mothers lose their jobs each year, according to an Equality and Human Rights...
How the Government's industrial strategy could help UK manufacturers
I was invited on BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire show today to talk about the announcement of the Government’s green paper on its industrial strategy...
Live Facebook Q&A every Thursday 1pm – ask Kate your questions
Looking for a product made in Britain? Have a UK manufacturing question? I’ll solve your UK sourcing problems every Thursday lunchtime live on...
Why authenticity is important to us
…and why Make it British is not affiliated with any other ‘made in Britain’ campaigns… I was recently contacted by a web developer,...
We've launched a Buy British Community – come and join!
New Facebook group for everybody that wants to buy more British-made products I know that so many of you are keen to buy...
'Homespun UK clothing is back in vogue as big brands go for a personal touch'
The Observer. Sunday 30th October 2016 Kate Hills from Make it British contributed to a piece about the rise of British womenswear brands...
Interview with The Manufacturer – 'Make it British: now on the High Street'
The Manufacturer. Friday 27th October 2016 Read the article here An interview with Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, by Victoria Fitzgerald...
Kate Hills on BBC Inside Out East Midlands with Lukwesa Burak
BBC Radio Leicester. Tuesday 25th October 2016 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British was interviewed by Lukwesa Burak – listen to the...
Make it British logo has a brand new look!
We’ve rebranded to reflect the growing mix of Make it British members and to give us a new modern look When I launched Make...
Make it British on BBC Radio Leicester
Textile manufacturing in Leicester is booming – hear all about it in this interview with Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, on BBC Radio Leicester...
Meet the Manufacturer: Ben Lowe and his Griplock socks
We catch up with Meet the Manufacturer Innovation Accelerator 2016 winner Ben Lowe about his company’s winning innovation, Griplock socks. As part of...
Brexit – we're out! But what will this mean for UK manufacturing?
The country is waking up this morning to the news that Britain has voted to leave the EU – but how will this...
Enterprising businesses to battle it out in a 'Dragon's Den's style comp at MTM2016
Make it British is seeking manufacturers and designers who are innovators in technology & design, product development and sustainability to take part in...
Designer Interview: Alexander Joey Hui, Master & Apprentice
We chat to Master & Apprentice owner, Alexander Joey Hui, about the launch of his brand, the value of craftsmanship and how he hopes succeed without...
Made in Britain in the news this week: 14 December 2015
UK manufacturing in the news: Chanel copies Scottish knitwear producer, UK food manufacturing on the rise, Channel 4 exposes Royal Warrant holders and...
Made in Britain in the news this week: 7 December 2015
UK manufacturing in the news: Cotton spinning returns to Manchester, British-made menswear, robots will create UK manufacturing jobs and production of new car...
Made in Britain in the news this week: 30 November 2015
UK manufacturing in the news this week: The importance of design and technology to Made in Britain, the Chinese consumers looking to buy...
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