Nissan Leaf qualifies for £3,750 UK government grant
The new Nissan Leaf, built in Sunderland, now qualifies for the £3,750 government EV grant. Boasting a 386-mile range, it offers an accessible route to electric motoring. Discover the benefits.
Category : Manufacturing
Stark opens Swindon drone factory, creating 100 jobs
German defence firm Stark launches a new 40,000 sq ft military drone factory in Swindon, creating over 100 skilled jobs and boosting UK sovereign defence production.
Airbus launches second share buyback tranche
Airbus launches the second phase of its share buyback programme to support employee ownership, following a major aircraft order at the Dubai Airshow. Discover the details.
Unilever proposes 50 job cuts in Wirral
Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.
BiG Series Modular Shelving Launches in UK
The BiG Series launches fully customisable shelving solutions for UK businesses. Transform warehouses, workshops and garages with modular storage systems offering next-day delivery.
Imperial Brands increases dividend after profit rise
Bristol's Imperial Brands raises shareholder dividend following profit growth and £1.45bn share buyback launch. Discover how the tobacco giant plans future expansion.
Stelrad expects profit rise despite subdued market
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad anticipates 2025 operating profits of £32m-£33m, overcoming a challenging market through strategic restructuring and cost management.
Reacta Healthcare's Global Expansion Backed by Wales
Deeside-based Reacta Healthcare, backed by £2.8m from the Development Bank of Wales, is expanding its global reach with new pharmaceutical-grade food allergy diagnostics. Discover how this Welsh firm is transforming patient care worldwide.
JLR hack costs £200m after factory shutdown
Jaguar Land Rover reveals £200m cost from UK's biggest cyber attack that halted production for five weeks. Discover how the hack impacted Britain's largest car manufacturer.
Jaguar Land Rover reports £500m loss after cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover posts a £485m quarterly loss following a major September cyber attack that halted UK production for five weeks. CEO confirms recovery is underway.
100 New Jobs in South West Defence Manufacturing
A Bristol defence tech firm and London manufacturer are creating 100 jobs across South West England. This joint venture boosts sovereign UK manufacturing of advanced sensing systems for national security.
Spirax warns Trump tariffs hit business confidence
FTSE-100 manufacturer Spirax Group reports global trade uncertainty is dampening confidence but maintains its full-year growth forecast. Discover the impact on UK manufacturing.
350 UK jobs at risk in car parts factory closures
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
BAE Systems: US Shutdown May Delay Payments
Europe's top defence contractor, BAE Systems, warns the record US government shutdown could delay contract funding and payments. Read the latest on the potential impact.
Pallet firm's green expansion approved in Ellesmere Port
Scott Pallets in Ellesmere Port is installing a new biomass boiler and kiln to meet rising demand. The eco-friendly move cuts carbon emissions despite local resident concerns over the development.
Inside Amazon's £500m Sutton Coldfield Mega-Warehouse
Step inside Amazon's colossal £500m Sutton Coldfield fulfilment centre. Discover the robotics, algorithms, and 2,500-strong workforce powering this logistics behemoth. Read the full story now.
Allsee Technologies opens new Birmingham HQ
Digital signage leader Allsee Technologies has completed its new UK headquarters in Birmingham's West Longbridge, creating skilled jobs and advancing regional regeneration. Discover the impact.
Somerset helicopter factory future under threat
Leonardo warns its Yeovil helicopter plant, the UK's last of its kind, risks closure unless a £1bn Ministry of Defence contract is secured. Thousands of jobs at stake.
Rolls-Royce trading update reveals dramatic share gains
Rolls-Royce reports continued success in its transformation plan with profits jumping 50% to £1.7bn. Discover how defence spending and travel revival fuel this aerospace giant's remarkable recovery.
£200m carbon capture project planned for Welsh plant
Enfinium has submitted a planning application for a £200m carbon capture initiative at its Parc Adfer facility in Deeside. The project could become Wales' largest carbon removal scheme. Read more about this major green investment.
Bentley delays electric-only plans, keeps hybrids until 2030
Luxury carmaker Bentley postpones its electric-only strategy, now planning to offer hybrid powertrains alongside EVs until 2030 as market demand evolves.
BAE Systems strike continues after legal ruling
GMB union members at BAE Systems' Samlesbury and Warton sites have secured legal clearance to continue strike action in an ongoing pay dispute affecting over 1,300 workers.
£15M Engineering Centre to Transform Coventry Manufacturing
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.
Black Country defence boost creates hundreds of jobs
A landmark investment in the Black Country's defence industry is set to create hundreds of skilled jobs and position the region as a global leader in military technology and manufacturing.
UK New Car Market Grows 5.4% in June
Britain's new car market shows positive momentum with 5.4% year-on-year growth in June, though private buyer demand remains sluggish as fleet investments power the recovery.
Rolls-Royce Develops Nuclear Power for Space
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.
Nissan warns of £1.3bn operating loss
Japanese automotive giant Nissan confronts a staggering £1.3 billion operating loss as electric vehicle sales slow and global competition intensifies, sending shockwaves through the UK manufacturing sector.
UK manufacturing output rises for first time in over year
Britain's manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery as output grows for the first time since February 2023, driven by consumer goods and food production, though challenges remain.
Princess Yachts Plymouth Expansion Creates 120 Jobs
Plymouth's luxury boatbuilder Princess Yachts reveals significant expansion plans with new manufacturing facility and 120 jobs boost for the South West region.
Radnor Hills investment creates 50 jobs in Welsh expansion
Welsh soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills receives significant funding injection to expand production capacity and workforce at its Powys facility, driving growth in the UK beverage sector.
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