IKEA to source more products in US due to Trump tariffs
IKEA is shifting its supply chain to source more furniture in the US, driven by Trump's tariffs and pandemic disruptions. Discover how this impacts prices and jobs.
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WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
UK Cuts Global Health Fund Aid by 40%
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
Dutch Chip Blockade Threatens Global Car Production
The Netherlands' refusal to licence Nexperia's German chip plant threatens car production lines worldwide, escalating the technological cold war between Europe and China.
JLR Fuels UK Manufacturing Boom - PMI Hits 18-Month High
Britain's automotive sector shows strongest growth since May 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover expansion and improved supply chains drive manufacturing revival. Exclusive analysis of the latest PMI data reveals surprising economic resilience.
UK business activity hits 7-month low amid manufacturing slump
Britain's private sector hits weakest growth since November as manufacturing contraction and service sector slowdown signal economic headwinds ahead.
Malaria Resurgence: A Warning of Global Health Crisis
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Canadian steel
Former President Donald Trump threatens to reignite trade tensions with a 25% tariff on Canadian steel, risking collateral damage to UK manufacturing and global supply chains.
UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
UK economy accelerates at fastest pace in two years
Britain's private sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022 as service sector boom and manufacturing recovery drive economic expansion, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
Jaguar Land Rover drives UK manufacturing surge
Britain's manufacturing sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022, driven by Jaguar Land Rover's production boost and rising business optimism despite ongoing cost pressures.
UK aid cuts trigger global malaria treatment crisis
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
Union Chief Demands Rescue Plan for UK Manufacturing
Unite union leader Alan Jones issues stark warning as Britain's manufacturing sector faces catastrophic decline, calling for immediate intervention to save vital industries and skilled jobs.
Ford production halted as aluminium costs skyrocket
Major production disruption hits Ford's UK operations as aluminium supplier Novelis implements dramatic price hikes, threatening vehicle output and consumer prices.
Dyson profits hit £1.4bn despite revenue decline
British technology powerhouse Dyson reports impressive profit growth to £1.4 billion despite revenue decline, showcasing remarkable resilience in turbulent global markets.
Lab-made additives secretly inflating food prices
Exclusive investigation reveals how manufactured food additives and processing techniques are secretly driving up supermarket prices, adding hundreds to annual grocery bills.
Cheetos Goes Natural: UK Recipe Overhaul Drops Artificial Colours
PepsiCo announces major recipe overhaul for Cheetos in UK, replacing artificial colours with natural alternatives including paprika and radish extracts.
Buffett's £8.5bn Occidental Petroleum Deal Shakes Markets
Investment legend Warren Buffett makes strategic £8.5 billion acquisition of Occidental Petroleum's chemical division, signalling confidence in energy sector despite market volatility.
Starmer builds defence alliance with Denmark
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer strengthens UK's global security stance through strategic partnership with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, focusing on NATO cooperation and defence manufacturing.
JLR suppliers asked to risk homes after cyber attack
British automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has asked smaller suppliers to use their family homes as collateral for emergency loans following a crippling ransomware attack that paralysed production.
Jaguar Land Rover production cuts hit UK manufacturing
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has dramatically cut production, contributing to the UK's manufacturing sector contraction and raising concerns about economic growth ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Scottish Glass Factory Court Closure Over Pollution
OI Glass's Alloa plant under legal scrutiny as environmental authorities take action against repeated pollution breaches threatening local community.
UK Economy Shows Zero Growth in April as Sectors Struggle
Britain's economic growth ground to a halt in April with zero growth, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming budget announcement as construction and manufacturing sectors struggle.
Dyson profits plummet 50% in challenging year
British tech giant Dyson faces a challenging year with profits nearly halving to £447m, as founder Sir James Dyson warns of 'difficult global conditions' impacting the premium appliance market.
The Fall of Wedgwood: How a British Icon Crashed
An investigation into the dramatic decline of Wedgwood, the iconic British pottery brand that once graced every middle-class home. Discover the business missteps and changing tastes that led to its downfall.
Cyber attack forces Jaguar Land Rover to pause production
Jaguar Land Rover has been forced to suspend production at its UK factories for a week in October following a significant cyber attack on a key parts supplier, causing major disruption.
King Charles visits BAE Systems nuclear submarine shipyard
The Monarch toured the shipyard where the new Dreadnought-class submarines are being built, meeting workers and emphasising the national importance of the defence project.
King Charles presides over major US-UK submarine contract signing
In a significant boost for British manufacturing and the AUKUS alliance, the US Navy has signed a multi-billion pound deal with BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness for nuclear submarine development, with the King presiding over the ceremony.
Renault's Electric Comeback: Regaining the Va-Va-Voom
Renault surges back to profitability with a bold €3bn cost-cutting plan and a renewed focus on affordable electric vehicles, signalling a major turnaround for the historic brand.
Stoke-on-Trent's Potteries Face an Existential Crisis
The iconic home of Wedgwood and a centuries-old ceramics industry confronts a perfect storm of economic pressures, energy costs, and a struggle for its very identity. Can the Potteries reinvent itself for the 21st century?
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