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
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Manufacturers across the United Kingdom face mounting hardships from high electricity prices as a government relief plan is due to come into effect no earlier than 2027. Industry leaders and
Jaguar Land Rover, the largest car manufacturer in the United Kingdom, has revealed the scale of damage inflicted by a recent cyberattack, reporting substantial losses for the second quarter. The
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Britain’s largest carmaker, is bracing for significant disruption in December following a ban by Chinese authorities on exports of automotive computer chips. This move is set
Ministers are under renewed pressure to force the sale of Nexperia’s microchip facility in Stockport, following robust warnings from senior political figures regarding the potential national security risks associated with
BAE Systems, the blue-chip defence group and FTSE 100 constituent, has secured acquisition of the former GlaxoSmithKline manufacturing plant in Ulverston, Cumbria. This deal ends a protracted period of uncertainty
Saltend Chemicals Park, located on the outskirts of Hull, has long stood as a testament to Britain’s industrial heritage. Once a thriving centre for the production of chemicals, fertilisers, and
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
The UK government is weighing up significant measures to shield the country’s automotive supply chain from the worsening impact of the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cyber-attack. Following the production shutdown
Britain’s automotive supply chain is facing disruption after a significant cyber attack paralysed Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) global operations. Webasto, a key supplier of glass roofs based in Sutton Coldfield,
Flying taxis are set to become a reality in Britain, as Vertical Aerospace announces plans to establish a major production site capable of building 700 battery-powered air taxis per year.
The automobile industry faces mounting challenges as confusion surrounding the electric car grant scheme potentially threatens manufacturers’ ability to meet the government’s electric vehicle mandate requirements this year. Mike Hawes,
The parent company of McVitie’s and Jacob’s, Pladis, has announced a £68 million investment into its UK operations in a bid to drive significant growth. The funds will be focused
Ministers are poised to intervene in the potential rescue of another major steel facility as Speciality Steel UK (SSUK) faces a critical insolvency hearing next week. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
The British government has announced stringent measures to curb steel imports, implementing a dramatic reduction in growth allowance from 3% to just 0.1% year-on-year. This decisive action, spearheaded by Business
The future of Britain’s premier bioethanol facility hangs in the balance as Associated British Foods (ABF) signals potential closure of its Hull-based Vivergo plant by September, threatening 160 jobs amid
