Huge Birmingham Factory Fire: 80 Firefighters Battle Blaze
A massive fire has torn through a factory on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. Nearly 80 firefighters are on the scene. Residents urged to stay away.
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Huge Fire at Birmingham Factory, 80 Firefighters Battle Blaze
A massive fire tore through a factory on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. Nearly 80 firefighters tackled the inferno. Residents urged to stay away.
Pilot sues Boeing for $10M over 737 Max door plug incident
Captain Brandon Fisher files a $10 million lawsuit against Boeing, alleging the company deflected blame onto him after a door plug blew out mid-flight. Read the full story of the legal battle.
Pilot sues Boeing for $10M over 737 Max door plug incident
Captain Brandon Fisher files a $10 million lawsuit against Boeing, alleging the company blamed him for the 737 Max door plug failure. Read the full story on the legal battle.
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JLR Sales Crash After Cyber-Attack and US Tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover's quarterly sales plummeted by 43.3% following a major cyber-attack that halted global production and amid challenging US tariffs. Explore the full impact on the UK's largest carmaker.
Vietnam's factory boomtown faces rising costs and competition
Bac Ninh, Vietnam, transformed by a manufacturing exodus from China, now grapples with labour shortages and infrastructure strains. Can it climb the value chain? Read the full analysis.
Ram Revives TRX Pickup as Fuel Efficiency Rules Ease
Ram is resurrecting its supercharged 1500 SRT TRX pickup for 2027, priced at $102,590, following a relaxation of US fuel efficiency standards. Read the full story.
China's BYD Surpasses Tesla in Global Electric Car Sales
Chinese giant BYD has dethroned Tesla as the world's biggest electric car seller. Discover the data behind this seismic shift and what looming US tariffs could mean for the global EV market.
China's BYD Surpasses Tesla in Global Electric Car Sales
Chinese automaker BYD has dethroned Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle seller, a seismic shift coinciding with new US tariff threats from Donald Trump. Discover the full story and its global implications.
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1983 Byford Dolphin Diving Disaster: A Gruesome Tragedy
In 1983, a catastrophic decompression accident on the Byford Dolphin oil rig led to one of diving's most horrific incidents. Discover the full story of the tragedy that claimed five lives.
China Factory Activity Expands for First Time in 8 Months
China's manufacturing sector returned to growth in December 2025, with the PMI reaching 50.1. The rebound is driven by holiday orders and a trade truce, but economists warn of persistent headwinds. Read the full analysis.
World's Largest Building: Boeing's £740m Weather-Making Factory
Explore the colossal Boeing factory in Everett, a 98-acre behemoth so large it once formed clouds indoors and could contain Disneyland. Discover its incredible scale and history.
World's Largest Building: Boeing's 98-Acre Factory
Explore the colossal Boeing factory in Everett, a 98-acre marvel so large it once formed clouds indoors. Discover the scale, history, and secrets of the world's biggest building.
Massive Fire at Timber Factory in Greenacre
A huge industrial fire has broken out at a timber flooring and furniture factory in Greenacre, Sydney. 50 firefighters are battling the blaze. Avoid the area.
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Fuel Arrow Inventor James Moylan Dies at 80
James Moylan, the Ford engineer who invented the dashboard arrow showing which side the fuel filler is on, has died. His simple idea, born from frustration, became a global standard.
Lang Hancock's Asbestos Mining Past Uncovered
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
Eight hurt in Japan factory stabbing attack
Eight people rushed to hospital after a reported mass stabbing and chemical incident at the Yokohama Rubber plant in Mishima, Japan. Follow for breaking updates.
British Lava Lamp Maker Mathmos Sells Out for Christmas
British manufacturer Mathmos has sold out of its iconic lava lamps ahead of Christmas, driven by a nostalgia-fuelled revival. Discover the story behind the groovy resurgence.
CEO killed by forklift driver on phone at EV site
A 45-year-old CEO died after a forklift operator using a mobile phone struck him at a Georgia EV battery plant construction site. OSHA fines issued following the fatal incident.
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Ram Recalls 52,000 Trucks for Safety Defects
Stellantis recalls over 52,000 Ram heavy-duty trucks due to dangerous software glitches affecting airbags and traction control. Owners to be notified by mid-January.
Warwick Ward Machinery enters administration, 89 jobs lost
Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK plant dealer, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, with most of its 89 staff made redundant. Economic pressures and debt from an employee buyout cited as causes.
Scunthorpe Steelworks Closure Threatens UK's Virgin Steel
Plans to shut Britain's last blast furnaces in Scunthorpe could leave the UK unable to make virgin steel. The move follows a costly state rescue where losses hit over £1m a day. Read the full story.
UK Steel hit by EU green tax paperwork burden
UK manufacturers face a mountain of Brexit-style paperwork on £7bn of EU exports after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a 'significant negative impact'.
Mozzarella Giant Closes California Plant, 300 Jobs Lost
The world's largest mozzarella producer is closing a historic California dairy plant, citing high operating costs. 300 jobs move to Texas. Read the full business analysis.
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Honda pauses Japan and China production over chip shortage
Honda Motor suspends operations at key plants in Japan and China due to persistent semiconductor shortages, impacting its global sales forecast and profits. Read the full story.
Nissan Sunderland launches new Leaf amid EV slowdown
Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant following a £450m upgrade. The move comes as the global EV transition slows, with Nissan scaling back its own European electrification targets.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
US Tariffs Choke Small Manufacturers Like EarthQuaker
Ohio's EarthQuaker Devices, crafting pedals for Radiohead & Smashing Pumpkins, faces 30% cost hikes from Trump tariffs, stifling growth and innovation for US SMEs. Read the full analysis.
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