Airbus cuts delivery target after A320 fuselage problem
Airbus has reduced its 2025 aircraft delivery forecast, citing a new quality issue with A320 fuselages. The move impacts airlines and supply chains. Read the full analysis.
Category : Manufacturing
BMW to end Z4 production in 2026
BMW confirms the end of the road for its iconic Z4 roadster in 2026. Discover the history of the Z series and why sports cars are vanishing. Read the full story.
Australian Caravan Maker Zone RV Enters Administration
Luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV has entered voluntary administration, putting 250 jobs in doubt and leaving customers stranded just before Christmas. Read the full story.
Prince William: Wales a 'Dynamic Nation' for Investment
The Prince of Wales addressed global investors in Newport, hailing Wales's tech and green energy potential and sharing personal memories of making his first home with Catherine on Anglesey.
William Urges Investors to Seize 'Extraordinary' Welsh Potential
Prince William urged global investors to seize the 'extraordinary possibility' in Wales at a major summit, praising the King's legacy and highlighting the nation's clean energy and tech sectors.
Airbus fixes most jets in historic software recall
Airbus has resolved a major software glitch affecting thousands of A320 jets, averting severe travel disruption. Read the full story on the biggest recall in the company's history.
Glass Magicians Craft Luxury Baubles for Harrods
Discover how GlitterLab's artisans in Poland handcraft unique Christmas decorations for luxury clients like Harrods using closely guarded trade secrets. Explore their 80-year heritage.
Glass Magicians Create Luxury Christmas Decorations
Discover how GlitterLab's artisans in Poland handcraft exclusive Christmas baubles for Harrods and Swarovski using closely guarded secrets. Explore their 80-year heritage.
Polish artisans create magical Christmas baubles for world
Discover how GlitterLab, a family-run Polish workshop, handcrafts unique Christmas decorations for Harrods and global clients. Explore their 80-year legacy of artisanal glass magic.
China's Factory Activity Contracts for 8th Month
China's manufacturing sector shrank for an eighth consecutive month in November, with the PMI at 49.2. Explore the economic challenges despite the US-China trade truce.
Samsung's $17bn Plant Transforms Texas Town
Discover how Samsung's $17 billion semiconductor plant is transforming Taylor, Texas, bringing economic revival, new businesses and thousands of jobs to this historic railroad community.
VW's Scout Revival Aims for US Truck Market
Volkswagen's revived Scout brand unveils a retro three-seat bench and extended-range electric tech, targeting America's lucrative truck market from 2027. Discover the strategy.
Tunnock's profits hit by global cocoa shortage
Scottish confectionery giant Tunnock's sees profits fall sharply despite record sales, as cocoa bean costs quadruple due to climate change and poor harvests. Discover how this national icon is responding.
Sophie tries power tools at Oxford social enterprise
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited RAW Workshop in Oxford, trying her hand at drilling and learning about its social enterprise model supporting disadvantaged employees.
HP to Cut 6,000 Jobs in AI Restructuring Plan
HP announces up to 6,000 job cuts worldwide as it embraces AI to accelerate innovation. The move comes alongside a lower profit outlook and aims to save $1bn annually.
Toy legend Burt Meyer, creator of iconic games, dies at 99
Burt Meyer, the visionary toy inventor who created Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, has died aged 99. Discover the story behind the toys that defined generations.
Tyson closes Nebraska beef plant, 3,200 jobs lost
America's largest meat supplier, Tyson, is closing a major beef plant in Nebraska, resulting in over 3,200 job losses. Discover the reasons behind the shutdown and its wider impact on the industry.
Motability drops BMW, Mercedes for UK-made cars
The Motability scheme is removing premium brands like BMW and Mercedes to focus on British-built vehicles, aiming to support thousands of UK manufacturing jobs by 2035.
Magnum invests £50m in UK ice cream factory expansion
The Magnum Ice Cream Company announces a £50 million investment to significantly increase production capacity at its Gloucester plant, home to brands like Magnum and Ben & Jerry's.
Second Fire at Ford's Key Aluminum Plant Threatens Billions
A second major blaze at a Novelis aluminum plant in New York disrupts Ford's F-150 production, potentially costing the automaker billions. Discover the impact on the UK supply chain.
OpenAI and Foxconn Partner on US AI Hardware
OpenAI partners with Foxconn to design and manufacture AI data centre equipment in the US, bolstering American AI infrastructure and supply chains. Discover the strategic implications.
GE Appliances moves production from China to Kentucky
GE Appliances shifts production from China to Kentucky, awarding over $150 million in new US supplier contracts and creating 800 jobs. Discover the impact on American manufacturing.
Ford Recalls 200,000 Vehicles Over Display Fault
Ford issues a major recall for over 200,000 Bronco models due to a faulty instrument panel. Owners urged to seek software updates from December. Learn more.
British pocket watch sells for record £2.1 million
A British-made pocket watch, described as one of the world's most complicated, has sold for a record £2.1 million at auction in Geneva, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate.
Heather Mills: Travellers devastating vegan business
Heather Mills reveals her vegan food business faces collapse after repeated damage from travellers. The former model fights to save her plant-based empire after administration.
Mitsubishi returns to UK market in 2026
Mitsubishi Motors is set to return to the UK in summer 2026 with new 4x4s and plug-in hybrids, taking on Chinese car makers with its established dealer network.
ExxonMobil to close Fife plant, risking 200 jobs
ExxonMobil announces the closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 200 direct jobs and over 250 contractor roles at risk. Discover the economic impact and government response.
Argentina industrial explosion injures over 20
A massive explosion at an industrial park in Argentina's Buenos Aires province injured over 20 people. Watch the dramatic footage and get the latest updates on the incident.
Government Backs Electric Steel Furnaces in Scunthorpe
Business Secretary Peter Kyle supports transitioning British Steel to electric arc technology, securing Scunthorpe's future but raising questions over blast furnaces and thousands of jobs.
Ford in court over 1 million UK diesel emissions defects
High Court hears about 1 million Ford diesel vehicles sold with defective emissions controls. Ford denies using 'defeat devices' in ongoing legal battle affecting UK consumers.
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