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The UK government is striving to become a global leader in advanced manufacturing by 2035, aiming to boost annual investment from £21 billion to £39 billion while focusing on six key growth sub-sectors. Initiatives include enhancing AI adoption through the AI Opportunities Action Plan and establishing Robotics Adoption Hubs to support SMEs, alongside promoting modular facilities for flexible manufacturing solutions. Currently, the sector supports 760,000 jobs and contributes over £82 billion annually to the economy.