Peter Ackroyd obituary: wool champion dies aged 76
Peter Ackroyd, former director general of the National Wool Textile Export Corporation and IWTO president, has died aged 76.
Category : Manufacturing
Prestwick aerospace firm gets green light for expansion
Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems has secured planning approval for a 1,900 sq m extension at its Prestwick facility, supporting growth in the aerospace cluster.
£120m Government Funding Secures Future of UK's Last Ethylene Plant
UK government grants £120m to Ineos to protect jobs at Grangemouth, the UK's last ethylene plant.
Boatbuilder who wasn't good at school has four-year wait
The Merseyside boatbuilder who left school with no plans now has a four-year waiting list, 14 staff and builds luxury canal boats worth up to £200,000 for clients worldwide.
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BYD reports first annual profit fall since 2021 amid intense EV competition
BYD's annual revenue hit a record $116bn but profit fell 19% amid fierce competition, with domestic sales declining.
At Least 14 Killed in South Korea Car Parts Factory Fire
At least 14 killed and almost 60 injured in a fire at a South Korean car parts factory in Daejeon; rescue efforts were hampered by sodium stored on site.
Tesla told to keep Fremont factory shut as California battles virus
Tesla must keep its Fremont, California plant closed after Alameda County rules it does not meet reopening criteria amid the coronavirus outbreak.
UK manufacturers still facing weak demand and rising costs, CBI survey says
CBI survey shows UK factory orders remain below average and price pressures persist, with firms expecting output declines and further price rises.
Three dead after gunman opens fire at Seattle food festival
Three dead and several injured, including a two-year-old, after shooting at Seattle food festival. One suspect held, another at large.
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Workers flee Washington factory blaze; no injuries
Workers fled a blaze that tore through Streamline PopTop in Washington; no one was hurt and firefighters spent more than 12 hours tackling the fire.
Carragher voices concern over Liverpool's Barcola pursuit
Jamie Carragher has expressed concern about Liverpool's interest in Bradley Barcola, saying the club 'desperately' needs a right winger.
Jaguar Land Rover Production Halt Extended Amid Cyber-Attack Fallout
JLR extends production halt to Oct 1 after cyber-attack, hitting UK manufacturing output. Government meets suppliers as unions seek support.
DWP £10k trigger alert: pension participation masks adequacy gap
New DWP figures show 90% of eligible employees save into workplace pensions, but experts warn the £10,000 frozen trigger and shift from defined benefit schemes leave many underprepared for retirement.
JLR cuts 300 UK jobs due to tariffs and cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting up to 300 UK jobs in a restructure after a cyber attack and US tariffs caused profits to slump by over 99%.
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Chinese carmaker Chery to launch fourth brand in UK
Chinese carmaker Chery is launching a fourth UK brand, Lepas, with battery and hybrid SUVs for younger families, continuing its rapid market expansion.
Jaguar Land Rover to Suspend Production at Two UK Plants Over Chip Shortage
Jaguar Land Rover halts production at Castle Bromwich and Halewood for at least a week due to computer chip shortage, affecting nearly 6,000 workers.
Dunwich Heath Wildfire: Major Incident Declared in Suffolk
Around 70 firefighters and 14 engines battle a forest fire at the National Trust site in Suffolk. Residents are told to avoid the area and keep windows shut.
Trump Demands Port Talbot Guarantees for UK Steel Tariff Relief
Trump threatens 25% UK steel tariffs unless Port Talbot guarantees are given; deals on cars and aerospace signed.
Roberts Bakery to Cut Up to 250 Jobs in Restructuring
Cheshire-based Roberts Bakery confirms up to 250 job cuts due to pandemic, inflation, and 2023 fire. Consultation begins shortly.
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Rolls-Royce Profits Surge £1bn on Defence and Data Centre Demand
Rolls-Royce reports 40% profit rise to £3.5bn, driven by defence orders and data centre demand, with upgraded 2028 guidance.
Mask Logic collapses into administration, all jobs lost
All staff made redundant after UK manufacturer Mask Logic, which received £800k in funding, ceases trading. Administrators appointed.
India's Ceramic Tile Hub Crippled by Iran War Fuel Crisis
Morbi, India's ceramic tile hub, faces crisis as Iran war disrupts fuel supply. Ceasefire brings hope of reopening.
Pilot of 737 Max whose door plug blew out sues Boeing for $10m
Alaska Airlines pilot Brandon Fisher sues Boeing for $10m after 737 Max door plug blowout, alleging the company tried to blame him for the incident.
Chinese Court Awards Compensation to Worker Replaced by AI
Chinese court awards £28,000 to sacked worker replaced by AI in landmark case addressing job security and automation.
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Ukrainian Ground Robots Transform War With Russia
Ukraine's use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) is revolutionising the war with Russia, reducing infantry losses and transforming battlefield tactics.
Elbit Systems Closes Bristol Factory After Palestine Action Campaign
Elbit Systems UK's Bristol facility targeted by Palestine Action campaign appears to have closed, with activists claiming victory.
Major Toxic Incident Feared as Factory Fire Engulfs Wolverhampton Industrial Unit
Firefighters tackle large factory blaze in Wolverhampton; fears of toxic incident as smoke spreads; schools closed.
Aston Martin to Cut 600 Jobs as US Tariffs Hit Sales
Aston Martin to cut 600 jobs (20% of workforce) as US tariffs and weak demand widen losses to £363.9m in 2025.
Two Dead in Explosion at US Steel Plant in Pennsylvania
Explosion at US Steel's Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania kills two, injures at least ten. Search and rescue under way.
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Vodafone cuts 1,200 jobs in Europe in £1.7bn cost-saving drive
Vodafone has cut 1,200 jobs across Europe in recent months as part of a €2bn cost-saving plan, while shareholders approved a £10m pay package for CEO Margherita Della Valle.
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