Wedgwood's woes highlight existential crisis for Stoke-on-Trent potteries
Wedgwood's production pause highlights Stoke-on-Trent potteries' existential crisis, with four firms collapsing or moving overseas in two years.
Category : Manufacturing
Dyson Profits Nearly Halve Amid Revenue Decline and Job Cuts
Dyson's pre-tax profit fell 47% to £561m in 2024 as revenues dropped £500m to £6.5bn, with job cuts and currency headwinds cited.
Boeing Defence Workers Strike in St Louis Over Pay Dispute
Over 3,200 Boeing defence workers in St Louis strike after rejecting contract offer with 40% wage increase proposal.
Chef: Olive Oil Beats Salt for Better Tasting Eggs
Top chef Nima Safaei says a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil after cooking eggs adds more flavor than extra salt, and shares tips for perfect fried, scrambled, and poached eggs.
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The Fall of Wedgwood: How a British Icon Crashed
The collapse of Waterford Wedgwood, a British ceramics icon, highlights the contrast between its innovative founder and the firm's failure to adapt.
UK Manufacturing Growth Accelerates With Export Surge
UK manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in January, with export orders up for first time in four years, boosting case for Bank of England to hold rates.
Inside the world's largest building: Boeing's Everett factory
Boeing's Everett Factory, the world's largest building by volume, produces jumbo jets and employs 30,000 workers daily.
Global Consortium Eyes Whyalla Steelworks Takeover
A consortium including BlueScope, Nippon Steel, JSW Steel, and POSCO has expressed interest in acquiring the Whyalla steelworks, which was taken from Sanjeev Gupta earlier this year.
Nissan to Build New Models in UK as Economy Defies Brexit Fears
Nissan to build Qashqai and X-Trail in Sunderland, safeguarding 7,000 jobs, as UK economy grows 0.5% post-Brexit.
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Six Dead in Turkey Perfume Warehouse Fire
Six people died in a perfume warehouse fire in Kocaeli, Turkey. Governor confirms deaths, PM Erdoğan sends condolences.
14 Dead in South Korean Auto Parts Factory Fire
14 killed, nearly 60 injured in South Korean car parts factory fire in Daejeon; workers jumped to escape.
Six Dead in Explosion at Russian Secret Weapons Plant
Six workers die in explosion at Russian secret weapons plant; one survivor in grave condition; staff shortages and safety violations blamed.
New York to Host Eight World Cup Games, Final in New Jersey
New York will host eight World Cup games at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, including the final on July 19, with fan zones and transport details.
Scottish Factory Makes Olympic Curling Stones From Island Granite
Curling stones for the Olympics are made in Scotland using granite from Ailsa Craig, with Kays of Scotland as the sole manufacturer.
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Chinese carmaker Chery opens European R&D base in Liverpool, potentially leading to a deal with Jaguar Land Rover to build EVs in the UK.
From Law to Entrepreneurship: How One Woman Rebuilt After Burnout
Roshanne Dorsett quit law after burnout at 24 to become an entrepreneur, sharing tips on decluttering and career advancement.
Honda Profits Halve as Trump Tariffs Bite, but Outlook Improves
Honda's first-quarter operating profit halves due to US tariffs and a stronger yen, but the company raises its full-year forecast.
Menopause Crisis: Thousands of UK Women Forced to Quit Jobs Due to Lack of Support
Thousands of UK women are leaving jobs due to menopause symptoms, with many reporting no employer support. Survey finds 23% considered resigning.
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Universities Face £107m Redundancy Bill
Universities in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have spent £107m on staff redundancies since 2015, amid rising costs and falling international student numbers.
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Labour's Tax Raid Accelerates Job Cuts, Survey Shows
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Lloyds Considers Scrapping Halifax Brand After 173 Years
Lloyds Banking Group considers phasing out the 173-year-old Halifax brand, with potential transition starting July 1 and full migration to Lloyds by October.
California Farmers to Destroy 420,000 Peach Trees After Del Monte Closes Canneries
California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes canneries, with $9m federal aid to remove orchards and reduce oversupply.
Cape Cod Chips Production Leaves Massachusetts After 44 Years
Cape Cod potato chips production is leaving Massachusetts after 44 years, with the Hyannis plant closing in April and production moving to other states.
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Tees Valley Lithium's proposed refinery at Billingham could create 1,700 jobs and deliver £1bn economic benefit to Teesside and the North East, with £2.1bn UK-wide impact over 25 years.
Jaguar Land Rover and Ford to Cut Thousands of Jobs
Jaguar Land Rover and Ford announce thousands of job cuts globally, citing Brexit uncertainty and falling sales in China and Europe.
Worker Dies in Machinery Accident at Tata Steel Port Talbot
Worker dies in machinery accident at Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, south Wales; investigation launched.
UK Carmakers Avoid Fines for Missing Electric Car Targets in 2024
No UK carmaker will pay fines for missing 2024 EV targets, thanks to flexibilities, but industry warns of unsustainable costs.
Czech Firm Hints At Bid For British Steel And Ssuk
Czech billionaire's firm hints at combined bid for British Steel and SSUK, potentially creating UK's largest steelmaker.
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