A National Audit Office report praises the Government's swift action to save the Scunthorpe steelworks from closure, preventing major job losses. However, it warns the initial £377m deal lacks a clear exit strategy and could cost taxpayers £1.5bn by 2028.
Cadbury introduces a new Biscoff-flavored chocolate bar as part of its premium Cadbury & More range, featuring updated packaging to attract younger consumers and boost sales.
Make UK warns that rising oil prices above $100 and energy costs from the Middle East conflict threaten the sector's modest 2026 growth outlook of just under 1%.
Plans submitted to Halton Council propose transforming a vacant industrial unit at Viking Park into a solar panel manufacturing plant, potentially creating over 500 full-time jobs and boosting local economic growth.
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Historic Coventry-based automotive engineering company HPL Prototypes has entered administration, leaving 65 employees without jobs and reportedly unpaid for six weeks, including outstanding overtime from Christmas work.
Knowsley-based supercar brakes manufacturer Surface Transforms has filed a notice to appoint administrators and warned of job cuts following the loss of its key General Motors contract, which accounted for 84% of its revenue.
South Tyneside furniture manufacturer Be Modern sees operating losses increase to over £1m as turnover falls, but directors highlight cost reductions and new products as reasons for optimism.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has strongly criticized new European Union proposals that would prioritize EU-made vehicles and components, potentially damaging the £70 billion annual trading relationship between the UK and EU.
FTSE 250 construction giant Balfour Beatty reports a 51% profit surge to £323m and a record £22.7bn order book, driven by UK energy, defence, and transport infrastructure projects.
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Amazon's newest generation Fire TV Stick HD is now just £23.99 in the Spring Deal Days sale, a 40% discount. Shoppers are buying multiple units to save on streaming costs, with over 5,000 sold recently.
Amazon has discounted the Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet from £149.99 to just £59.99 for a limited time during Spring Deal Days, including a free one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and durable case.
Audi has quietly begun winding down its flagship A8 sedan by closing order books in Germany, marking the end of a 32-year model run without a confirmed replacement vehicle.
Machinery and equipment from Caldwell Construction, which entered administration in January, are being auctioned online by BPI Asset Advisory. The auctions feature excavators, dumpers, and commercial vehicles from the firm that employed over 400 people.
The historic British footwear manufacturer Early Days, established in 1952, is on the brink of collapse after a potential buyer withdrew due to Middle East conflict fears and rising costs, threatening its Leicester factory and skilled workforce.
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HPL Prototypes Limited, a UK-based design and engineering company that worked with Aston Martin, Bentley, and McLaren, has collapsed into administration, putting up to 200 jobs at risk.
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.
