Inside the Factory Visits Hayter Harrier Maker in Hertfordshire
BBC One's Inside the Factory visits Toro UK's Spellbrook factory to showcase the making of the iconic Hayter Harrier lawnmower, featuring presenters Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey.
Category : Manufacturing
UK Car and Battery Jobs at Risk from China Dependency
A new report warns that up to 90,000 UK jobs in car and battery production could be lost if the country remains reliant on China for critical raw materials, threatening the automotive industry's future.
AstraZeneca's $18.5bn Chinese Weight Loss Drug Deal
AstraZeneca partners with China's CSPC in an $18.5bn deal for exclusive global rights to monthly-dose weight loss technology, expanding its presence in the obesity treatment market.
Stelrad Forecasts Profit Growth Despite Market Slump
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad announces expected 3% growth in adjusted operating profit for 2025 to £32.5m, despite 4% volume decline, through cost-cutting and margin initiatives.
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Devon Engineering Group Buys Tiverton Fabrication Firm
Ilfracombe-based Expromet Technologies Group has acquired Tiverton Fabrications to broaden its UK manufacturing footprint and enhance precision engineering capabilities.
UK Car Production Falls 15% After JLR Cyber Attack
UK vehicle manufacturing dropped by 15% in 2025, with 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles produced. The sector faced a cyber attack on JLR, new tariffs, and restructuring challenges.
Cranswick Confident of Top Profits Following Record Christmas
Meat producer Cranswick expects pre-tax profits up to £216m after record Christmas sales, with recent acquisitions performing better than anticipated.
New £180m Insulation Factory Creates 130+ Jobs in North Wales
A new £180m low-carbon insulation manufacturing facility in Shotton, Flintshire, has secured £14.39m from the North Wales Growth Deal, creating over 130 jobs and advancing sustainable construction.
Sheffield Steel Firm Announces 172 New Jobs in Major Expansion
Independent Forgings and Alloys submits planning application for significant Sheffield facility expansion, creating 172 skilled jobs and constructing 12 new buildings while preserving historic steel heritage.
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UK Selects Seven Firms to Design Futuristic Battle Drones
The UK government has selected seven defence companies, including BAE Systems and Leonardo, to design advanced AI drones that will operate alongside Apache helicopters in combat.
Mersey Maritime Sector Hits £5.6bn Turnover
The Mersey maritime sector has reported a robust £5.6bn turnover, supporting 50,000 jobs, with growth driven by renewables and logistics, as per the latest industry report.
100-Year-Old UK Manufacturer Collapses, 114 Jobs Lost
CF Booth Ltd, a 100-year-old Rotherham-based manufacturer and scrap merchant, has entered administration, resulting in 114 redundancies. The collapse follows the owner's death and severe economic pressures.
Typhoon Radar Upgrade Secures Hundreds of UK Jobs
Defence Secretary John Healey announces a £453 million investment to equip RAF Typhoon jets with advanced radar systems, safeguarding over 500 specialist positions across Edinburgh, Lancashire, and Luton.
Two UK Construction Firms Collapse, 40 Jobs Lost
FK Group's Facade and Construction businesses have entered administration, resulting in 40 redundancies and impacting major projects in London and Manchester.
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EV Battery Factory Closes, Cutting 75 Jobs
Swedish battery start-up NOVO Energy, owned by Volvo Cars, ceases operations, resulting in 75 redundancies. The closure follows the abrupt shutdown of US EV maker Bollinger Motors.
Northumberland manufacturer resilient despite profit fall
Northumberland wood panel manufacturer Egger UK sees turnover and profit fall but directors express confidence in long-term strategy and market position. Read the full financial report.
Lifeboat Capital Acquires Consort Equipment Products
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 creating jobs with global growth ambition
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.
UK's First Rare Earth Recycling Plant Opens in Birmingham
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.
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New Merit firm launches after predecessor's collapse
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.
160 jobs saved in UK timber company rescue deal
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 warns of £3.7bn write-downs as oil prices fall
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.
Games Workshop profits surge, plans Nottingham expansion
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.
UK manufacturing competitiveness 'flashing red', warns Make UK
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.
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Ebac sees £4.9m loss but forecasts profitable future
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.
Ford, BMW, VW Scrap Popular Cars: Full List
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.
Integrated Air Systems becomes employee-owned via EOT
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 bakery closure puts 115 jobs at risk
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.
JLR sales drop 43% after major cyber attack
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.
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JLR sales dive 40% after cyber attack disruption
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.
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