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Defence & security

Brunel University launches manufacturing research centre

Royal Society calls for reform of A-level system in England

Engineering bodies call for better careers advice

Forum of Private Business urges SMEs to challenge banks

Raising the profile of apprenticeships

Employers urged to set up apprenticeship schemes

Report says UK exports set to benefit from BRIC building

Renewable grid connections, HS2, and the rise of the apprenticeship

SMEs see improved production with larger cost pressures

European firms predict double-digit profit growth in 2011

Eurotunnel engineers install first anti-fire system

Commission proposes to tackle raw-material challenges