Pembrokeshire-based electric heater manufacturer Consort Equipment Products has been acquired by investment firm Lifeboat Capital. The deal secures the future for over 70 staff and fuels expansion. Read more.
Prima Cheese, the £109m-turnover exporter, plans to expand its workforce by 10-15% this year. Co-CEO Nagma Ebanks-Beni MBE aims to inspire other North East firms to go global. Read more.
The University of Birmingham unveils a pioneering magnet recycling facility, bringing sintered magnet manufacturing back to Britain and boosting green supply chains. Discover how this cuts CO2 and creates jobs.
A new company, Merit Industrialised Construction, has been formed from the remains of the failed Northumberland group, backed by Modulex and HBEM. Explore the fresh start and the ongoing sale of the former HQ.
Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems, saving 160 jobs and planning major workforce expansion. Read the full story of this crucial deal for the UK housebuilding sector.
BP anticipates up to $5bn in impairments and reveals poor Q4 trading, mirroring rival Shell's struggles. Net debt fell, but shares dipped 1%. Read the full analysis.
Warhammer maker Games Workshop reports stellar half-year results with profits up 11.3% to £140m. The FTSE 100 firm announces a new Nottingham site and dividend hike. Read the full analysis.
A Make UK survey reveals UK manufacturing competitiveness is under severe threat, with rising costs near a 'tipping point'. Read the full report and the urgent call for government action.
County Durham appliance maker Ebac reports mounting losses after closing a production line but insists a turnaround is underway, with profitability expected from 2026. Read the full story.
Major carmakers are discontinuing popular petrol, diesel, electric and hydrogen models. See the full list of cars disappearing from UK roads in 2026 and why.
Wilmslow's Integrated Air Systems transitions to an Employee Ownership Trust with £1.45m HSBC funding, aiming for 15% growth and global expansion. Read the full story.
Morrisons is set to close its Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, putting 115 jobs in jeopardy. The decision follows significant losses and challenging market conditions. Read the full story.
Jaguar Land Rover's wholesale figures fell over 43% in late 2025 after a cyber attack halted production. The UK car giant reveals ongoing challenges with US tariffs and model changes.
Jaguar Land Rover's wholesale sales fell over 40% last quarter after a major cyber attack halted production. The firm reports 'strong progress' in recovery. Read the full impact analysis.
Bristol's Avon Group has strengthened its leadership with three senior appointments, aiming to expand its global reach and surpass £100m in sales for the first time in 2026.
Nissan's Sunderland plant receives a £900m cash injection from Japan after posting an £850m operating loss. Read how the EV transition and competition shape its future.
Family-run Prima Cheese reports a 5% turnover rise to £108.9m and a 7% profit increase, driven by multimillion-pound investments in its County Durham factory and a refreshed brand. Discover how the firm tops six million UK pizzas weekly.
North East chemicals exporter Thomas Swan reports rising turnover to £35.4m as it invests for growth ahead of its centenary. Bosses express confidence in a return to profitable expansion.
A new report reveals nearly 40% of South West manufacturers plan sell-side M&A in 2026, with major investments in digitalisation and skills. Discover the strategic shift.
The government has postponed controversial tax reforms for Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) until 2030 following fierce opposition from the UK automotive industry. Read the full details.
A stark report warns thousands of UK and European automotive jobs are at risk in 2026 due to falling sales, tariffs, and Chinese competition. Discover the full story and where new jobs are being created.
Northumberland's Sterling Pharma Solutions reports a challenging FY25 with widening losses but forecasts a recovery in 2026, backed by new leadership and a cost-cutting plan. Discover the full story.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic could receive a share package exceeding £100m as the engineering giant's market value soars following his successful turnaround strategy. Read the full story.
Griggs Timber Company in Gloucester shuts down days before Christmas after years of losses, affecting two dozen workers. Read the full story on this historic closure.
Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson argues the UK has lost its passion for making things, urging government and public to reignite manufacturing to create wealth and jobs.
A manufacturing boss warns small firms in Jaguar Land Rover's supply chain could close due to ongoing cashflow issues from a 2025 cyber attack. Read the full analysis and advice for affected businesses.
The UK's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into Associated British Foods' purchase of Hovis. The outcome could reshape the British bread market. Read the full details.
A new study reveals the nation's pride in UK engineering, from the London Underground to the World Wide Web. Discover the top 20 and hear from Nissan's Sunderland plant on future innovation.
Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
A devastating fire ripped through the G Simmons & Sons pork scratchings factory in Bloxwich. The family-run business vows to rebuild. Read the latest updates.