Ford Motor Company is taking a massive $19.5bn writedown and scrapping key electric models, including the F-150 Lightning, as Trump-era policies and waning demand force a strategic pivot back to gas and hybrid vehicles. Read the full analysis.
A family-run pork scratchings factory in Walsall was gutted by a major fire involving cooking oil. The blaze threatens Christmas supplies as the business assesses the damage. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Discover how GlitterLab's artisans in Poland handcraft exclusive Christmas baubles for Harrods and Swarovski using closely guarded secrets. Explore their 80-year heritage.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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.