Britain’s manufacturing sector is facing significant challenges, characterised by a steep decline in domestic demand and escalating costs. This stark warning from industry body Make UK comes as hopes for
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The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz poses grave risks to global trade, with devastating implications for supply chains worldwide. Shipowners with vessels stranded inside the Gulf face dire
Filtronic, a leading manufacturer of advanced electronics, has opened a new facility in Sedgefield, County Durham, bolstered by financial support from its partnership with SpaceX. This collaboration underscores the increasing
Stellantis has announced a £50 million investment in its Ellesmere Port facility, aiming to establish a new assembly line for electric Vauxhall Vivaros and other midsize zero-emission vans. This decision
In a significant turn of events, the UK Treasury has approved a long-delayed £1 billion contract for the production of Leonardo’s AW149 helicopters. This decision comes after mounting pressure on
The growing disparity in electricity prices between the UK and France has raised significant concerns for British businesses. Recent findings indicate that UK manufacturers are paying over 80 per cent
Toto Ltd, Japan’s leading manufacturer of sanitary ware, could see its value surge by 55 per cent, equivalent to approximately USD 3.5 billion, if it optimises its investments in artificial
Britain’s largest steel manufacturer, Tata Steel, is contemplating suspending production across its UK operations due to significant financial losses attributed to an influx of cheap imports. This decision may lead
GSK is evaluating potential cost-saving measures and manufacturing adjustments in Europe as it aims to invest in the launch of new products while moving away from older legacy drugs. City
The rising costs of business are driving UK manufacturers toward an investment tipping point, according to a survey conducted by Make UK, the manufacturing organisation. Nearly 90 per cent of
Rolls-Royce is poised to invest £3 billion in the development of a narrowbody Ultrafan demonstrator. This ambitious undertaking reflects the company’s commitment to advancing aerospace technology in an increasingly competitive
Shares in BAE Systems, the UK’s largest defence contractor, experienced significant gains following Donald Trump’s pledge to increase military expenditure. The market rally reflects investor confidence that heightened defence spending
British manufacturers exporting to the European Union will soon encounter substantial new administrative requirements following the UK’s failure to secure a key tax exemption from Brussels. Efforts to obtain a
The Nissan Leaf was heralded as the world’s first mass-market electric car upon its 2013 launch in Sunderland. Despite early optimism, ambitions to reach an annual production of 50000 vehicles
Mexican senators have approved a sweeping package of new tariffs affecting hundreds of imported products, many originating from China. President Claudia Sheinbaum has asserted that these measures are essential to
The British automotive sector is at a pivotal point as electric vehicle policy collides with declining car production and wavering investor confidence. This week, representatives from the northeast’s motor industry
