The automotive sector in the United Kingdom continues to grapple with instability, particularly following recent comments from Sir Keir Starmer regarding Jaguar Land Rover. Less than a year ago, Starmer
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Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos is set to cut 60 jobs at its Acetyls plant in Hull, citing cheap Chinese imports and elevated UK energy costs as the key reasons
In a significant blow to Britain’s automotive sector, BMW has announced the suspension of its £600 million investment in the historic Mini manufacturing facility at Cowley, Oxford. The German automotive
The British pasta manufacturing sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, with domestic producers capitalising on a market traditionally dominated by £1bn worth of Italian imports. Northern Pasta Co, based in Cumbria,
The British government has expedited its £2.5 billion investment strategy for the domestic steel industry following Donald Trump’s declaration of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to the United
Britain’s largest chipmaker has urged the government to establish a more competitive landscape through enhanced tax incentives, bringing the nation in line with global competitors in the semiconductor industry. Pragmatic’s
Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia has finalised its acquisition of the troubled British shipyard Harland & Wolff, safeguarding more than 1,000 jobs across the UK. The landmark deal encompasses four strategic
British suppliers to Harland and Wolff are facing potential losses amounting to millions of pounds as the historic shipbuilder transitions to Spanish ownership under Navantia. The situation has triggered significant
The UK chemical technologies group Johnson Matthey faces mounting pressure from its largest shareholder, Standard Industries, to pursue a comprehensive break-up of the organisation. The American conglomerate has issued a
The Gulf state of Qatar has announced plans to acquire 12 more Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from Britain, addressing concerns about potential workforce gaps in UK assembly operations. This commitment emerged
British factory leaders are drastically revising their investment strategies following Rachel Reeves’s Budget announcement, as the Chancellor’s £40bn tax measures send ripples of uncertainty through industrial supply chains. The latest
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
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
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
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
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
