Labour accused of 'deliberately' crippling oil industry
ExxonMobil confirms closure of Fife ethylene plant, blaming Labour's North Sea phase-out and CO2 taxes. Business leaders warn of brain drain as Chancellor's Budget looms.
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Qatar Airways CEO warns of aviation industry crisis
Exclusive: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker reveals major industry concerns over aircraft delivery delays and manufacturing quality issues affecting global carriers including Cathay Pacific and Emirates.
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.
OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge
Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.
Chip shortage crisis threatens UK car production
European chipmaker Nexperia suspends semiconductor deliveries to Chinese customers, triggering potential car manufacturing shutdowns and supply chain chaos across the UK automotive sector.
Labour MPs Challenge Government Over Manufacturing Crisis
Senior Labour figures Justin Madders and Matthew Pennycook challenge ministers over failure to protect British manufacturing jobs and industry from economic pressures.
Volkswagen's €2.5bn loss amid chip crisis
German auto giant Volkswagen reports staggering €2.5bn quarterly loss amid severe semiconductor shortages, while Chinese rivals surge ahead in the electric vehicle race.
China Chip Curbs Threaten European Car Production
China's strategic control over essential semiconductors threatens to paralyse European automotive production, forcing emergency measures and supply chain overhaul.
JLR Solihull plant faces shutdown amid supply crisis
UK's largest trade union demands urgent government action as critical parts shortage threatens to idle Midlands manufacturing hub and jeopardise thousands of automotive jobs.
Australian Aluminium Smelter Seeks Taxpayer Bailout
Australia's largest aluminium smelter in Portland, Victoria, is negotiating a massive government rescue package, joining a growing list of corporate bailouts that critics call 'the year of the taxpayer handout'.
Energy crisis threatens 1,000+ UK aluminium jobs
Britain's industrial heartland faces devastating blow as soaring power prices threaten to shut down major aluminium plant, putting over 1,000 livelihoods in jeopardy and exposing UK's energy vulnerability.
Tomago Aluminium Smelter Closure Threatens 1000 Jobs
Australia's largest aluminium smelter in Tomago faces an uncertain future as Rio Tinto considers closure, threatening over 1,000 jobs and sending shockwaves through the Hunter Valley economy.
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.
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 Car Production Crashes to 73-Year Low After Cyber Attack
Britain's automotive sector faces unprecedented collapse as car production hits lowest level since 1952, with Jaguar Land Rover's factory paralysis following a major cyber attack exacerbating the industry's decline.
Climate crisis transforms your chocolate forever
Extreme weather devastates cocoa crops, sending prices soaring and forcing manufacturers to use cheaper alternatives in your chocolate bars.
British Steel takeover costs surge, taxpayer bill soars
The government bailout of British Steel faces massive cost overruns as Jingye Group demands additional taxpayer funding, putting thousands of UK manufacturing jobs at risk.
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.
Brexit's Steel Crisis: UK Industry Collapsing
The UK's steel sector faces an existential crisis as post-Brexit trade barriers and energy costs create the perfect storm, leaving communities and jobs hanging in the balance.
Cheshire Bakery Blaze Sparks Job Crisis Amid Inflation
A catastrophic factory fire at Roberts Bakery in Cheshire threatens hundreds of jobs and exacerbates inflation pressures, creating a perfect storm for the historic family business.
Japanese firms profit from Aussie gas as local manufacturers struggle
Australian Industry Minister Ed Husic exposes how Japanese companies are buying cheap Australian gas only to resell it at massive markups, creating an energy crisis for domestic manufacturers.
Ford faces £1.3bn loss after factory fire cripples F-150 production
A devastating fire at Novelis factory in the US has triggered catastrophic supply chain disruption for Ford's flagship F-150, potentially costing the automotive giant over $1.6 billion in lost revenue.
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.
Trump tariffs shut Canada's last hockey stick factory
The last remaining hockey stick factory in Canada faces closure after Trump-era tariffs crippled production costs, threatening a national icon and local jobs.
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.
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.
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