UK car production surges 10% as EV demand grows
British car manufacturing revs up with impressive growth figures, led by electric vehicle demand and strong European exports. Industry calls for competitive energy strategy to sustain momentum.
Category : Manufacturing
Cheetos Goes Natural: UK Recipe Overhaul Drops Artificial Colours
PepsiCo announces major recipe overhaul for Cheetos in UK, replacing artificial colours with natural alternatives including paprika and radish extracts.
JLR suppliers asked to risk homes after cyber attack
British automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has asked smaller suppliers to use their family homes as collateral for emergency loans following a crippling ransomware attack that paralysed production.
Jaguar Land Rover production cuts hit UK manufacturing
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has dramatically cut production, contributing to the UK's manufacturing sector contraction and raising concerns about economic growth ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Scottish Glass Factory Court Closure Over Pollution
OI Glass's Alloa plant under legal scrutiny as environmental authorities take action against repeated pollution breaches threatening local community.
Trump tariffs threaten thousands of UK steel jobs
Britain's steel industry faces an existential threat as Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs could devastate Tata Steel and British Steel operations, putting thousands of Scunthorpe jobs at risk and triggering government crisis talks.
Dyson profits plummet 50% in challenging year
British tech giant Dyson faces a challenging year with profits nearly halving to £447m, as founder Sir James Dyson warns of 'difficult global conditions' impacting the premium appliance market.
The Fall of Wedgwood: How a British Icon Crashed
An investigation into the dramatic decline of Wedgwood, the iconic British pottery brand that once graced every middle-class home. Discover the business missteps and changing tastes that led to its downfall.
Cyber attack forces Jaguar Land Rover to pause production
Jaguar Land Rover has been forced to suspend production at its UK factories for a week in October following a significant cyber attack on a key parts supplier, causing major disruption.
King Charles visits BAE Systems nuclear submarine shipyard
The Monarch toured the shipyard where the new Dreadnought-class submarines are being built, meeting workers and emphasising the national importance of the defence project.
Renault's Electric Comeback: Regaining the Va-Va-Voom
Renault surges back to profitability with a bold €3bn cost-cutting plan and a renewed focus on affordable electric vehicles, signalling a major turnaround for the historic brand.
Ram Trucks Confirmed for UK Launch in 2024
American automotive giant Ram Trucks officially announces its entry into the UK market in 2024, bringing its full-sized pickups and challenging established rivals like Ford.
Stoke-on-Trent's Potteries Face an Existential Crisis
The iconic home of Wedgwood and a centuries-old ceramics industry confronts a perfect storm of economic pressures, energy costs, and a struggle for its very identity. Can the Potteries reinvent itself for the 21st century?
Jaguar Land Rover factories shut after major cyber attack
Exclusive: A severe ransomware attack has forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production at its UK factories, raising major concerns over cybersecurity in Britain's critical manufacturing sector.
Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory
A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.
Worker dies in tragic accident at Wisconsin pizza factory
A 52-year-old man has died following a horrific industrial accident at a Wisconsin pizza factory, after becoming trapped in a machine used to load toppings.
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.
UK Govt in Crisis Talks as Liberty Steel Threatens 2,000 Jobs
Ministers scramble to secure UK's steel future as crisis talks are launched to save Liberty Steel's strategic assets and prevent major job losses in a vital industry.
Jaguar Land Rover Staff Data Compromised in Cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover investigates a significant cyberattack compromising UK staff data. The breach, linked to a third-party vendor, exposes personal details including national insurance numbers.
Jaguar Land Rover Halts Production Amid Pay Dispute
Jaguar Land Rover suspends production at its Halewood plant following a significant vote by Unite union members to reject the company's pay offer and initiate industrial action.
Family Firms: Labour Tax Plans Threaten Manufacturing Crisis
Exclusive: British family-owned manufacturers warn of investment freezes and potential closures as Labour's proposed tax changes threaten generational businesses. Industry leaders demand urgent government consultation.
Jaguar Land Rover Halts UK Production Amid Supply Crisis
Jaguar Land Rover announces a temporary shutdown of its UK factories, citing global supply chain disruptions. The move impacts production of key models and raises concerns for the British automotive sector.
Jaguar Land Rover Hit by Major Cyber Attack, Production Disrupted
UK automotive titan Jaguar Land Rover is grappling with a significant cyber attack that has disrupted production and compromised sensitive data. The incident raises serious concerns about cybersecurity in the British manufacturing sector.
Ford cuts 3,800 European jobs to fund electric vehicle push
Ford unveils sweeping European restructuring plan, slashing 3,800 jobs across Germany and the UK to accelerate its transition to an all-electric future, with Cologne set to become an EV manufacturing hub.
JLR Halts Production After Major Cyber Attack
Jaguar Land Rover's UK manufacturing operations have been brought to a standstill by a sophisticated cyber attack, halting production and sparking major supply chain disruptions.
Henry Ford's 1902 Gamble That Almost Changed Automotive History
A stunning historical revelation shows how a young Henry Ford nearly sold his fledgling car company to rivals in 1902, a decision that would have irrevocably altered the course of automotive history and American industry.
Toyota's $8bn Kentucky EV Bet: 700 New Jobs
Toyota announces a massive $8 billion investment in its Kentucky facility, creating 700 new jobs and launching a new three-row electric SUV, signalling a major shift towards electrification.
Cyber Attack Halts Jaguar Land Rover Production
UK manufacturing giant Jaguar Land Rover is grappling with severe production delays after a sophisticated cyber attack targeted its internal servers, causing significant disruption to its UK operations.
JLR's Solihull Plant to Become All-Electric Hub in £15bn Boost
Jaguar Land Rover unveils a landmark £15bn investment to transform its Solihull facility into an all-electric production hub, securing thousands of British automotive jobs and accelerating the UK's EV transition.
Two killed in Shropshire skip lorry tragedy
Two men have died in a devastating industrial accident in Shropshire after becoming trapped beneath a malfunctioning skip lorry. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the victims in this workplace tragedy.
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