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£120m Government Lifeline for UK's Last Ethylene Plant

The UK government has announced a £120 million investment to secure the future of the nation's sole ethylene plant in Cheshire, safeguarding thousands of jobs and critical supply chains. Read the full details.

Nissan's new LEAF safeguards 40,000 UK jobs

The third-generation Nissan LEAF rolls off the Sunderland line, securing almost 40,000 jobs with a £450m investment. Discover how this EV icon is powering the UK's automotive future.

William Champions Wales at Major Investment Summit

The Prince of Wales will address over 250 firms at a landmark summit in Newport, promoting Wales as a hub for tech, innovation, and skilled talent. Discover the key sectors and opportunities.

JLR Fuels UK Manufacturing Boom - PMI Hits 18-Month High

Britain's automotive sector shows strongest growth since May 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover expansion and improved supply chains drive manufacturing revival. Exclusive analysis of the latest PMI data reveals surprising economic resilience.

UK probes Pfizer and Novo Nordisk investments

The UK government launches a national security probe into major pharmaceutical investments by US-based Pfizer and Denmark's Novo Nordisk, raising concerns about foreign influence in Britain's vital healthcare sector.

Toyota's Trump-era US investment claims questioned

Fresh analysis reveals Toyota's US manufacturing footprint has declined since 2019, raising questions about the reality behind the carmaker's high-profile investment announcements during the Trump administration.

Rachel Reeves courts Gulf states for UK investment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is actively seeking investment from Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, raising questions about economic pragmatism versus ethical foreign policy in Labour's new government.

Jaguar Land Rover drives UK manufacturing surge

Britain's manufacturing sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022, driven by Jaguar Land Rover's production boost and rising business optimism despite ongoing cost pressures.

Honda invests heavily in Vietnam EV production

Japanese automotive giant Honda announces substantial investment to expand electric motorcycle and car production in Vietnam, signalling strong confidence in the growing Southeast Asian market.

Lloyds Bank makes £450m profit from Ferrari stake sale

Exclusive analysis reveals how Lloyds Banking Group's patient investment strategy paid off spectacularly with their Ferrari stake, while Citigroup faces Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny in separate banking sector developments.

Asahi buys Britvic in £3.2bn beverage mega-deal

In a landmark move shaking up Britain's beverage industry, Japanese brewing titan Asahi has sealed a £3.2 billion acquisition of British soft drink manufacturer Britvic, creating a formidable drinks conglomerate.

London's AIM Market Outperforms Dow Jones

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has delivered staggering returns that left the Dow Jones in the dust, with investment expert Russ Mould revealing which sectors drove this extraordinary performance.

UK Investor Warns of AI Stock Bubble Danger

Prominent British tech investor Eileen Burbidge warns that artificial intelligence stocks are showing worrying signs of a market bubble, drawing parallels to the dot-com era as valuations become dangerously detached from reality.

Hyundai's £5.5BN Georgia EV Plant to Create 8,500 Jobs

In a landmark deal for US clean energy manufacturing, Hyundai Motor Group has confirmed a colossal £5.5 billion investment for a new electric vehicle and battery plant in Georgia, marking the largest economic development project in the state's history.

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