King Foods Collapses, All Staff Made Redundant
A major British food supplier, King Foods, has collapsed into administration, resulting in all 41 staff being made redundant due to inflation and competition pressures.
Category : Manufacturing
Nissan Sunderland Plant at Risk from EU Subsidy Rules
Nissan's Sunderland factory, employing 6,000 people, warns of an existential threat if excluded from new EU 'Made in Europe' electric vehicle subsidy rules, potentially damaging the £70bn UK-EU automotive trade relationship.
Congo Mine Collapse Kills 200 in Rebel-Held Tech Mineral Site
A tunnel collapse at a rebel-controlled coltan mine in eastern Congo has killed at least 200 artisanal miners, highlighting deadly conditions and global tech supply chain risks.
UK Car Parts Maker WCM Europe Enters Administration
WCM Europe Ltd, a Basildon-based manufacturer supplying plastic components to global automotive brands, has collapsed into administration, with Interpath Advisory appointed as joint administrators.
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Nissan Sunderland Plant at Risk from EU 'Made in Europe' Rules
Nissan warns its Sunderland plant could close if the UK is excluded from EU 'Made in Europe' rules, threatening thousands of jobs and UK car manufacturing.
EU Proposes 'Buy EU' Plan to Compete with China
The European Commission has proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act, a 'Buy EU' strategy to boost domestic low-carbon industries and preserve jobs, marking a major shift in economic policy.
Trump's 'Made in America' Boom Exposed as Fantasy by Experts
Economists and lawmakers reveal President Trump's promised manufacturing renaissance is actually a bust, with thousands of jobs lost and tariffs backfiring on domestic industry.
Cookie-Cutter Chinese Car Interiors: Design Trend and Driver Impact
Steve Fowler explores the uniformity in Chinese car interiors, featuring brands like BYD and MG, and discusses why originality matters for the future of automotive design.
Trump's 'Made in America' Boom Exposed as Fantasy
Economists and lawmakers reveal President Trump's promised manufacturing renaissance is a bust, with job losses, tariff failures, and clean energy project cancellations undermining his claims.
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UK Factory Production Hits 17-Month High as Exports Surge
UK manufacturing activity reached a 17-month peak in February, driven by robust export orders from key global markets. However, smaller firms continue to struggle amid ongoing economic challenges.
Trump's Manufacturing 'Golden Age' Fails to Materialise
Economists and lawmakers report that President Trump's promised manufacturing renaissance has instead resulted in significant job losses and economic uncertainty, contradicting his campaign pledges.
Fireworks Factory Blast in India Kills 20, Injures Many
A massive explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh, India, has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and left numerous workers critically injured with severe burns.
TikTok Fuels Cottage Cheese Boom, Scottish Dairy Expands
A viral TikTok trend has driven unprecedented demand for cottage cheese, leading Graham's Family Dairy in Fife to invest £3.5 million and increase production by 50% while creating 25 jobs.
TikTok Trends Fuel Cottage Cheese Boom, Scottish Dairy Invests £3.5M
Scottish dairy firm Graham's Family Dairy invests £3.5 million to boost cottage cheese production by 50% after viral TikTok trends cause sales to double and triple at major retailers.
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Scottish Dairy Ramps Up Cottage Cheese Output as TikTok Fuels Demand
Graham's Family Dairy invests £3.5 million to boost cottage cheese production by 50% after TikTok trends triple demand, creating 25 jobs in Fife.
Tyrrells Vegetable Crisps Face Axe in KP Snacks Restructuring
KP Snacks is considering discontinuing Tyrrells vegetable crisps due to declining demand, potentially closing the Uttoxeter manufacturing site and risking job losses.
Tyrrells Vegetable Crisps Discontinued Amid Factory Closure
KP Snacks announces the closure of the Tyrrells factory in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, leading to the discontinuation of its vegetable crisps range due to declining sales and export losses.
Tyrrells Axes Vegetable Crisps, Factory Closure Planned
KP Snacks announces the closure of the Tyrrells factory in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ending production of its vegetable crisps range due to declining demand and export losses.
Ford Recalls 4M Vehicles Over Software Glitch
Ford has issued a massive recall affecting over 4.4 million vehicles due to a software fault in the Integrated Trailer Module, which could disable lights and brakes, increasing crash risks.
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Rolls-Royce Profits Soar on Defence Orders and Data Centre Growth
Rolls-Royce reports a 40% profit increase to £3.5 billion for 2025, driven by major UK and US defence contracts and rising demand for data centre power solutions.
Rolls-Royce Profits Soar, Returns Billions to Investors
Rolls-Royce reports a 40% profit surge to £3.5 billion in 2025, driven by defence orders and data centre demand, with plans for up to £9 billion in share buybacks by 2028.
Whirlpool Job Cuts in Iowa Amid Offshoring to Mexico
Workers at Whirlpool's Iowa plant decry layoffs as production shifts to Mexico, despite the company's praise for Trump's tariff policies. The US has lost 83,000 factory jobs since 2025.
Rolls-Royce Profits Soar 40% to £3.5bn in 2025
Rolls-Royce reports a 40% profit increase to £3.5bn for 2025, driven by AI datacentre demand and a major turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç, with up to £9bn in shareholder returns planned.
Rolls-Royce Profits Soar £1bn on Defence and Data Centre Growth
Rolls-Royce reports a 40% profit increase to £3.5 billion for 2025, driven by major UK and US defence contracts and rising data centre power demand, with upgraded outlook through 2028.
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Rolls-Royce Profits Jump £1 Billion on Defence Orders
Rolls-Royce reports a 40% profit surge to £3.5 billion, driven by major defence contracts and rising data centre power needs, with upgraded future outlook.
Molson Coors Closes Sharps Brewery, Doom Bar Production Ends
Molson Coors has permanently closed the Sharps Brewery in Cornwall, ceasing production of the iconic Doom Bar ale. The closure marks the end of an era for the historic brewery, impacting local jobs and the UK beer industry.
Molson Coors Closes Sharp's Brewery, 200 Jobs at Risk
US-Canadian drinks giant Molson Coors announces closure of Sharp's Brewery in Cornwall and UK contact centre in Cardiff, putting approximately 200 jobs at risk due to financial unsustainability and digital shift.
Molson Coors Shuts Sharp's Brewery, 200 Jobs at Risk
Molson Coors announces closure of Sharp's Brewery in Cornwall and UK contact centre in Cardiff by end of 2026, putting approximately 200 jobs at risk due to financial unsustainability.
Sharp's Brewery, Maker of Doom Bar Ale, to Close
Sharp's Brewery in Cornwall, producer of the UK's best-selling cask ale Doom Bar, is set to shut down following an announcement by its US owner Molson Coors.
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Aston Martin Cuts 600 Jobs to Save £40m Amid Tariff Woes
Luxury car maker Aston Martin is cutting nearly 600 jobs, about 20% of its global workforce, to save £40m after reporting widened annual losses of £363.9m, with UK staff most affected.
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