Major rail engineering works will close London Liverpool Street and disrupt Waterloo over Christmas. With 472,000 battery failures predicted, drivers are urged to check cars for festive travel.
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson argues the UK has lost its passion for making things, urging government and public to reignite manufacturing to create wealth and jobs.
As the King's Trust nears its 50th anniversary, new polling reveals deep public concern over youth joblessness in Wales. Director Sarah Jones calls for urgent collaboration to unlock potential.
A new study reveals the nation's pride in UK engineering, from the London Underground to the World Wide Web. Discover the top 20 and hear from Nissan's Sunderland plant on future innovation.
A major new food hub in Birmingham aims to provide seven million meals and skills training to tackle alarming poverty and food waste levels across the West Midlands.
CrossCountry train passengers can travel as normal this Saturday after the RMT union called off planned strike action. Check your journey for engineering works.
Team Wales dominated the WorldSkills UK National Finals, securing 57 medals in a record-breaking performance. Discover how Welsh talent is leading the UK in vocational skills.
Lancaster City Council has granted planning permission for design variations to two industrial buildings near the historic Galgate Mill. The changes include extra roller shutter doors and revised landscaping.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
Hull's Spencer Engineering Group reports a £4.3m pre-tax loss after a £5.1m impairment on a green energy investment, but sees a 15% turnover rise to £70m and a strong order book.
Lloyds Bank and the MTC have trained over 5,000 people in a £15m partnership, tackling the UK's manufacturing skills gap. Discover how this initiative supports SMEs.
Nearly 7,000 Lancashire secondary students explore AI, cybersecurity and robotics through innovative MEGA Hubs programme. Discover how this initiative bridges the digital skills gap.
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
Software giant Sage posts £530m operating profit as its AI agents, developed in North Tyneside, create new opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses. Discover how tech is driving growth.
Historic engineering giant Smiths is creating 50 new UK jobs, opening a Birmingham hub at 60 Church Street. Apply now for apprenticeships and corporate roles via their careers website.
Major festive travel disruption as key UK rail lines close for 32 days. Plan ahead for Christmas journeys with essential travel advice and project details.
Folkestone Academy receives four custom-built skateboards from Jackson Civil Engineering for its new skatepark. MP Tony Vaughan visits to see the positive impact on students' development and confidence.
The Persimmon Foundation has donated £50,000 to Bristol City Robins Foundation to provide mentoring and wellbeing support for 150 young people not in education or employment.
A new partnership between the Premier League and West Midlands Combined Authority aims to help 29,000 young people find employment through training and work experience opportunities.
Two Grŵp Llandrillo Menai engineering students, Lewis Cahill and Kenan Davies-Zorlu, have received national Financial Literacy Improvement Awards for developing their maths skills.
Over 100 Welsh apprentices celebrated graduation with Cambrian Training Company. The event also featured the Team Wales torch relay ahead of WorldSkills UK National Finals.
New research reveals 70% of UK parents don't cook with children due to lack of time and fear of mess. Discover how to build kitchen confidence and support BBC Children in Need.
Discover how a dedicated former teacher and care leader earned prestigious gold recognition for transforming workforce development through innovative training programmes.
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
Folkestone Academy gears up to host the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition, where Kent's most promising student chefs will battle for culinary supremacy and showcase their creative talents.
Rolls-Royce joins forces with the UK Space Agency to develop revolutionary nuclear power systems for space missions, positioning Britain at the forefront of interplanetary technology.
The prestigious Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 have officially opened for entries, celebrating exceptional achievement in engineering and manufacturing skills across the UK.
Shocking new research reveals millions of British motorists lack confidence in basic driving skills during challenging conditions like night driving and motorways.
Liverpool's economic leaders reveal their blueprint for sustainable growth, focusing on green innovation, skills development and strategic partnerships to transform the region's economic landscape.