WCM Europe Ltd, a British automotive component manufacturer, has collapsed into administration, with joint administrators appointed by the High Court in Birmingham. The firm's plastic component production and cold forming processes for major vehicle maker
A new £1 billion contract with Leonardo establishes Yeovil as a global centre for military helicopter production, securing 3,300 jobs and boosting UK defence exports.
Heyside Group, an Oldham-based plastics manufacturer, is aiming to increase capacity by 60% through robotics and automation investments backed by the GM Business Growth Hub and local council support.
Park Cakes, maker of M&S's Colin the Caterpillar cake, gains approval to demolish the vacant Honeywell Arms pub in Oldham to improve factory access and remove a visual blight.
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The Birmingham Dispatch is hiring a staff writer while covering major local stories including a critical council budget vote, a £30m Paradise development liability, and community investigations.
Major car manufacturer Stellantis is reintroducing diesel engines in Europe following a £19 billion financial loss from its electric vehicle push, citing customer demand.
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KP Snacks announces plans to shut a Tyrrells vegetable crisps factory in Uttoxeter, citing sustained decline in demand and loss of key export volumes, while other crisp ranges remain unaffected.
Cardiff-based fintech Delio Wealth has been acquired by New York's iAltA Holdings. The deal will see management remain, with plans to double headcount to 50 and expand in new Cardiff offices, supported by local council investment.
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Japanese drinks giant Suntory is investing £25 million in its Coleford plant to install a new production line, securing the future of Ribena and Lucozade manufacturing in Gloucestershire.
Satellite communications firm Filtronic opens a multimillion-pound factory in County Durham, significantly expanding production capacity to support over £200m in annual revenue and strengthen the UK's position in critical space technologies.
Molson Coors proposes closing Sharp's Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, risking 50 jobs, citing financial unsustainability. The site, home to Doom Bar ale, may see production moved elsewhere.
Welsh exporter Concrete Canvas is establishing its first production facility outside the UK in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to generate £180m in sales over the next decade while modernizing irrigation systems.
JRM Advanced Engineering Limited, a major UK firm specializing in high-performance vehicle design and modification, has collapsed into administration. The Daventry-based company appointed Rollasons Solicitors as administrators on February 12, 2026.
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Tyneside engineering group British Engines has acquired Cambridge-based consultancy 42 Technology, adding a £10m turnover specialist to its portfolio while maintaining the firm's independent brand and leadership.
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin is consulting on cutting 20% of its global workforce after revenue fell 21% to £1.3bn and profit dropped 37%. The company cites tariff pressures and geopolitical uncertainties but expects improvement in 2026 with Valha
Fox's Burton's Companies, the maker of Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels, saw profits surge to £14.3m, driven by a Strictly Come Dancing campaign and a new Dubai-inspired biscuit range.
JRM Advanced Engineering, a major UK manufacturer with contracts including Jaguar Land Rover, has entered administration, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector.
Caerphilly-based industrial tools firm Spotnails has secured a £3m funding facility from HSBC UK and Development Bank of Wales to support its growth plans, including warehouse expansion and new e-shop.
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Italian helicopter maker Leonardo expresses optimism about its Yeovil factory's future after talks with the UK government on a £1bn contract, crucial for 3,000 jobs and the local economy.
Rolls-Royce is set to unveil a £1.5bn share buyback program alongside annual profits expected to reach £3.2bn, marking a major turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgic.
A new collaboration called Celtico brings together 12 leading engineering and manufacturing firms across South Wales, employing over 1,400 people and generating £250m annually, to secure major renewable energy contracts across the UK.
Aston Martin warns profits will fall below £184 million for 2025 as US tariffs and declining sales impact earnings, while selling F1 team naming rights for £50 million.
Andra Jewels Limited, a Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer founded in 1959, has appointed administrators, putting approximately 50 jobs in jeopardy. This follows recent administration filings by another local jewellery giant, WH Darby.
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Adient's automotive seating factory in Wednesbury has launched a consultation, threatening 100 jobs due to market shifts and global challenges in the sector.
Airbus announces record financial performance for 2025, with revenues reaching €73.4bn and workforce expanding to over 165,000 amid surging global demand for commercial aircraft.
Henry Nuttall, a Victorian-era manufacturer of frying ranges for fish and chip shops, has been rescued from administration through acquisition by RGM Leeds Group, preserving 11 jobs and a 150-year legacy.
Rolls-Royce shares surged to an all-time high of 1,325.50p, leading a defence sector rally that helped the FTSE 100 reach a record 10,672.50p. BAE Systems and other defence stocks also climbed amid UK defence spending plans.
O&H Vehicle Conversions in Goole has ceased operations after over 30 years, resulting in 157 job losses. Administrators cite delivery delays and financial struggles as key factors.
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Europe's largest defence contractor, BAE Systems, announces record earnings of £3.32 billion for 2025, a 12% increase, driven by heightened global defence expenditure and geopolitical tensions.
