UK manufacturers will pay an extra £940m annually in business rates due to recent government changes, with MakeUK warning of disproportionate bills for large factory floors amid energy and cost pressures.
A devastating fire at a gas lighter factory in Keraniganj, near Dhaka, has killed at least five people. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday afternoon, was controlled within two hours, but the cause remains under investigation.
A devastating fire at a gas lighter manufacturing plant in Keraniganj, near Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, has claimed five lives. Authorities deployed seven units to battle the blaze, which took hours to control.
Kurt Strauss, a senior engineer at the Electricity Council, fled Nazi Germany as a child and contributed to UK energy infrastructure for over two decades.
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Oracle plans to lay off up to 30,000 employees worldwide, including roles in software development and management, to free up $8-10 billion for AI initiatives like data centers, with cuts affecting the U.S., Canada, India, and Mexico.
European automaker Stellantis has issued a voluntary recall for 44,000 UK vehicles, including Citroën, Peugeot, and Vauxhall models, due to a fault that could cause engine fires in wet conditions.
Jaguar Land Rover reports a 61.1% surge in quarterly sales to dealers, recovering from a major cyber attack that halted UK production for five weeks last year.
Stellantis recalls 44,000 UK vehicles, including Peugeot 208 and Vauxhall Mokka, due to a fault that could cause fires in wet conditions. Owners urged to contact dealers for free repairs.
A survey reveals UK manufacturing input price inflation soared by 15 points in March, the steepest rise since Black Wednesday in 1992, as the Iran war disrupts supply chains and contracts production.
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The Iran war has triggered severe supply chain disruptions, causing UK manufacturing input prices to surge at their fastest rate in over 30 years, with production contracting and job cuts accelerating.
A survey reveals UK manufacturing input price inflation jumped by 15 points in March, the steepest rise since 1992, as the Iran war disrupts supply chains and production contracts for the first time in six months.
Steel industry executives have issued a stark warning that a regulatory loophole could result in significant job losses and factory closures across the UK.
Historic Denby Pottery has called in administrators, putting its 200-year legacy and 500 jobs in jeopardy amid economic pressures and shifting consumer trends.
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis proposes shutting its Falkirk site and converting Larbert to a chassis facility, risking 115 jobs while safeguarding 200 others. The move follows Scottish Government furlough support and calls for UK procurement reform.
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Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis plans to close its Falkirk site and convert Larbert to chassis production, risking 115 jobs but saving 200, amid market pressures and overseas competition.
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis proposes closing its Falkirk facility and converting Larbert to chassis manufacturing, risking 115 jobs while safeguarding 200 others amid market challenges.
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis proposes closing its Falkirk site and converting Larbert to chassis manufacturing, risking 115 jobs while safeguarding 200 others amid market challenges.
Keir Starmer's administration is poised to fully nationalise British Steel within weeks, despite warnings from the National Audit Office that losses could reach £1.5 billion by 2028, as part of efforts to secure this strategically vital industry.
The specialist manufacturing firm Autostructures UK, renowned for its role in creating the world's fastest tractor with JCB, has entered administration, threatening hundreds of positions.
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The UK government is poised to fully nationalise British Steel in the coming weeks, a year after taking over daily operations from Chinese owner Jingye amid closure fears at the Scunthorpe plant.
Cleveland-Cliffs plans to reline a blast furnace in Middletown, Ohio, extending fossil-fuel use for 15-18 years. Residents report asthma and pollution, as a hydrogen project was scrapped under Trump-Vance policies.
UK vehicle production dropped 17% in February, with exports falling sharply due to weak demand and global pressures. The industry warns of further declines from energy price rises and EU trade rules.
Chinese automaker BYD's annual revenue hit a record $116 billion in 2025, surpassing Tesla, but profit fell 19% amid fierce price wars and domestic sales slowdown.
Chase Distillery Limited, owned by Diageo, has been placed into voluntary liquidation following the closure of its Herefordshire site and relocation of gin production to Scotland.
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Historic British manufacturer Henry Nuttall, which supplies frying equipment to fish and chip shops, has been rescued from administration through acquisition by HN Ranges, saving all 11 jobs.
Stellantis issues parking tickets to employees at its Detroit headquarters who park vehicles from rival manufacturers in lots reserved for company-branded cars, sparking online debate.
The 217-year-old Denby pottery firm, known for its 'made in England' heritage, is fighting for survival and will appoint administrators, putting over 500 jobs at risk amid rising costs.
Frog Bikes, the children's bicycle manufacturer famously used by Prince Louis, has fallen into administration, resulting in staff redundancies. The company cites Brexit, post-pandemic supply issues, and financial market challenges.
Publicist Kiana Harvey announces redundancy following ARN's cancellation of KIIS FM's The Kyle and Jackie O Show, with further staff cuts anticipated as the fallout continues.
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Charles Blyth & Co. Ltd, a family-run spring manufacturer founded in 1939, has gone into administration after 87 years of trading, marking the end of a four-generation legacy.
