Ford recalls 240,000+ UK vehicles over safety defects
Major safety alert as Ford issues urgent recall for popular models including Kuga, Focus and Transit Custom over potentially dangerous rear camera and seatbelt failures.
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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.
Mother sells home for son's US heart surgery after NHS limits
A devoted mother makes the ultimate sacrifice, selling her home to finance critical cardiac treatment in America for her son born with rare heart defects after facing treatment limitations within the NHS system.
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.
Aston Martin and JLR report soaring profits and sales
Britain's automotive crown jewels Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover deliver stunning financial turnarounds with surging sales and profits, signalling strong global demand for luxury vehicles.
Aston Martin's £72m Loss as Trump Tariffs Bite
Aston Martin faces financial turmoil as Trump's aggressive US tariffs devastate profits, while Jaguar Land Rover battles major cyber attack in double blow to UK automotive industry.
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack disrupts UK production
A sophisticated cyberattack has disrupted production at Jaguar Land Rover's UK factories, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Britain's automotive manufacturing sector.
UK Government Backs Aston Martin and JLR US Expansion
Two of Britain's most prestigious car manufacturers receive significant government support to boost exports and expand operations in North America, marking a major win for UK automotive industry.
Jaguar Land Rover sponsors BBC business documentary series
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover secures major BBC sponsorship deal, bringing manufacturing excellence to prime-time television while celebrating UK engineering.
Ford CEO's Urgent Mission: Fixing Faulty Cars in Recall
Ford CEO Jim Farley takes personal charge of massive vehicle recall, vowing to overhaul safety protocols and restore customer trust after series of mechanical failures.
Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb
Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.
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.
UK car production surges 10% as EV demand grows
British car manufacturing revs up with impressive growth figures, led by electric vehicle demand and strong European exports. Industry calls for competitive energy strategy to sustain momentum.
Polestar 3 Cancelled: Volvo Scraps Electric SUV
Volvo pulls plug on Polestar 3 production just months before launch, cancelling UK factory plans in dramatic electric vehicle strategy overhaul.
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.
Sarah Parish on trauma of losing baby daughter
Actress Sarah Parish and husband James Murray open up for the first time about the devastating loss of their eight-month-old daughter, Ella-Jayne, and their journey through grief.
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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