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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.

Boeing 777X deliveries delayed until 2027

Boeing confirms further setbacks for its troubled 777X aircraft, with deliveries now pushed to 2027 amid certification hurdles and manufacturing challenges.

Greencore Faces CMA Probe Over £15m Merger Deal

The Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation into Greencore's acquisition of bakery firm, raising concerns about reduced competition in UK food manufacturing sector.

Tennessee Plant Explosion: Multiple Casualties

Authorities are investigating a devastating industrial explosion at a Tennessee manufacturing facility that has left multiple people injured and sparked a major emergency response.

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.

JLR cyber attack costs UK economy £1.9bn

A devastating ransomware attack on Jaguar Land Rover has inflicted a £1.9bn blow to the UK economy, making it Britain's costliest ever cyber incident with severe supply chain repercussions.

Deadly Tennessee Plant Explosion: Multiple Fatalities

A massive explosion at a manufacturing facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee has left multiple people dead and several others critically injured in what authorities are calling a major industrial disaster.

Asahi buys Britvic in £3.2bn beverage mega-deal

In a landmark move shaking up Britain's beverage industry, Japanese brewing titan Asahi has sealed a £3.2 billion acquisition of British soft drink manufacturer Britvic, creating a formidable drinks conglomerate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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