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Spanish Shipbuilder Seeks Better Terms In Historic Belfast Shipyard Rescue
The fate of Belfast's iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard hangs in the balance as Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia negotiates enhanced terms with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for a crucial £1.6bn naval contract.
Sources close…
UK announces move to limit overseas hiring of tech and engineering workers
After asking its independent advisors on migration to examine the sectors' dependence on skilled worker visas, Sir Keir's Starmer government signaled that it wanted to curtail overseas hiring by companies in technology and engineering.…
UK manufacturers affected by Red Sea disruption, rising shipping costs
Adidas' boss warned of "exploding global freight rates" after Houthi rebels attacked in the Red Sea, causing delays to shipping and increasing costs.
A survey shows that UK manufacturers are experiencing growing supply chain problems as…
Hinkley Point: Why can’t Britain build new nuke power stations?
Imagine that you are a fish swimming in the Bristol Channel. Imagine you are a fish swimming in the Bristol Channel, with your herring, sprat, and brethren. Suddenly, you are sucked up into the cooling system of a nuclear plant, never to be…
UK factories reduce production for the 11th consecutive month amid tensions at Red Sea
UK factories have reduced production and investment at the start of the new year. This is a result of escalating tensions in the Red Sea, which is negatively affecting manufacturers and preventing them from ending a period of contraction…