Largest UK Medicine Factory Opens in North East
A £400 million expansion of Fujifilm Biotechnologies' Billingham site creates the UK's largest single-use CDMO facility, boosting vaccine and cancer drug production.
Category : Manufacturing
Stellantis May Axe Six Car Brands After EV Loss
Stellantis, the global automotive giant, is under pressure to streamline its brand portfolio following a massive $26.5 billion electric vehicle write-down. Industry experts warn that six brands could be discontinued or sold.
UK Steel Industry Has 'Two Months to Be Saved'
A senior Tata Steel director has warned MPs that the UK steel sector is 'teetering on the brink' and needs urgent government action within two months to survive.
AstraZeneca Profits Jump 40% on Cancer Drug Sales
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca reports 40% profit surge to $12.4bn for 2025, driven by strong cancer treatment demand and strategic expansion into weight-loss therapies.
New Factory for Top Gear Record Electric Car
McMurtry Automotive will manufacture its Spéirling PURE electric racing car, which smashed the Top Gear track record, at a new facility in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.
Versarien Delists from AIM After Administration
Longhope-based engineering company Versarien, which specialised in graphene production for multiple sectors, has been cancelled from the AIM market following its collapse into administration last month.
Gluten-Free Colin the Caterpillar Sales Success in Oldham
Park Cakes in Oldham celebrates selling over 10,000 gluten-free Colin the Caterpillar cakes in five days after a £1.5 million investment in a dedicated production line.
Westwire Opens Swindon Plant, Creating 80 Defence Jobs
India-owned Westwire Harnessing has opened a new manufacturing facility in Swindon, creating 80 skilled jobs and expanding its footprint to over 21,000 sq ft to meet growing defence sector demand.
Hitachi Rail Sees Revenue Rise but Profits Fall in 2025
Hitachi Rail's latest accounts show revenues increased to £748.4m, though profits turned to a loss due to an impairment charge, as the firm invests in digital and green mobility.
JLR Reports £310m Loss After Cyber Attack Costs
Jaguar Land Rover reports a £310 million pre-tax loss for Q3, with £64 million attributed to a major cyber attack that halted production for five weeks. The UK's largest car maker remains optimistic about recovery.
Mossmorran Plant Closure Puts 400 Jobs at Risk in Fife
ExxonMobil has permanently closed the Mossmorran manufacturing plant in Fife, Scotland, after over four decades of operation, putting 400 local jobs at immediate risk and sparking political controversy.
Filtronic Sees Encouraging Start Despite Profit Fall
County Durham tech firm Filtronic reports an encouraging first half with flat revenue but lower profits, while securing major contracts and achieving a record order book.
Rolls-Royce Shares Recover After Trump Tariff Slump
Rolls-Royce shares rise 1.6% to 1,250.50p, recovering from an 8% slump triggered by US tariffs, as the aerospace giant continues its strong performance on the FTSE 100 index.
AstraZeneca Begins Trading on New York Stock Exchange
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange, delisting from Nasdaq while keeping its London and Stockholm listings intact.
Inside the Factory Visits Hayter Harrier Maker in Hertfordshire
BBC One's Inside the Factory visits Toro UK's Spellbrook factory to showcase the making of the iconic Hayter Harrier lawnmower, featuring presenters Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey.
UK Car and Battery Jobs at Risk from China Dependency
A new report warns that up to 90,000 UK jobs in car and battery production could be lost if the country remains reliant on China for critical raw materials, threatening the automotive industry's future.
AstraZeneca's $18.5bn Chinese Weight Loss Drug Deal
AstraZeneca partners with China's CSPC in an $18.5bn deal for exclusive global rights to monthly-dose weight loss technology, expanding its presence in the obesity treatment market.
Stelrad Forecasts Profit Growth Despite Market Slump
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad announces expected 3% growth in adjusted operating profit for 2025 to £32.5m, despite 4% volume decline, through cost-cutting and margin initiatives.
Devon Engineering Group Buys Tiverton Fabrication Firm
Ilfracombe-based Expromet Technologies Group has acquired Tiverton Fabrications to broaden its UK manufacturing footprint and enhance precision engineering capabilities.
UK Car Production Falls 15% After JLR Cyber Attack
UK vehicle manufacturing dropped by 15% in 2025, with 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles produced. The sector faced a cyber attack on JLR, new tariffs, and restructuring challenges.
Cranswick Confident of Top Profits Following Record Christmas
Meat producer Cranswick expects pre-tax profits up to £216m after record Christmas sales, with recent acquisitions performing better than anticipated.
New £180m Insulation Factory Creates 130+ Jobs in North Wales
A new £180m low-carbon insulation manufacturing facility in Shotton, Flintshire, has secured £14.39m from the North Wales Growth Deal, creating over 130 jobs and advancing sustainable construction.
Sheffield Steel Firm Announces 172 New Jobs in Major Expansion
Independent Forgings and Alloys submits planning application for significant Sheffield facility expansion, creating 172 skilled jobs and constructing 12 new buildings while preserving historic steel heritage.
UK Selects Seven Firms to Design Futuristic Battle Drones
The UK government has selected seven defence companies, including BAE Systems and Leonardo, to design advanced AI drones that will operate alongside Apache helicopters in combat.
Mersey Maritime Sector Hits £5.6bn Turnover
The Mersey maritime sector has reported a robust £5.6bn turnover, supporting 50,000 jobs, with growth driven by renewables and logistics, as per the latest industry report.
100-Year-Old UK Manufacturer Collapses, 114 Jobs Lost
CF Booth Ltd, a 100-year-old Rotherham-based manufacturer and scrap merchant, has entered administration, resulting in 114 redundancies. The collapse follows the owner's death and severe economic pressures.
Typhoon Radar Upgrade Secures Hundreds of UK Jobs
Defence Secretary John Healey announces a £453 million investment to equip RAF Typhoon jets with advanced radar systems, safeguarding over 500 specialist positions across Edinburgh, Lancashire, and Luton.
Two UK Construction Firms Collapse, 40 Jobs Lost
FK Group's Facade and Construction businesses have entered administration, resulting in 40 redundancies and impacting major projects in London and Manchester.
EV Battery Factory Closes, Cutting 75 Jobs
Swedish battery start-up NOVO Energy, owned by Volvo Cars, ceases operations, resulting in 75 redundancies. The closure follows the abrupt shutdown of US EV maker Bollinger Motors.
Northumberland manufacturer resilient despite profit fall
Northumberland wood panel manufacturer Egger UK sees turnover and profit fall but directors express confidence in long-term strategy and market position. Read the full financial report.
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