Category : Manufacturing


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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Major Factory Fire in Liverpool Speke - Emergency Response

Emergency services are at the scene of a significant fire at a industrial unit on Dunlop Road in Speke, Liverpool. Multiple fire crews are working to contain the blaze, with residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to large

Zelenskyy: 60% of Ukraine's Weapons Now Domestic

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces a strategic shift in Ukraine's defence capabilities, with nearly 60% of military hardware now produced domestically. The briefing highlights the critical evolution of drone warfare and electronic countermeasures in

South Korea Raids Hyundai Plant, Arrests Executives

South Korean authorities have launched a dramatic raid on a major Hyundai factory and arrested three executives, escalating a bitter dispute over alleged union suppression and illegal hiring practices that has sent shockwaves through the nation's automoti

UK Aims to Be Defence 'Workshop of the World'

Defence Secretary John Healey announces a major strategic shift to revitalise UK defence manufacturing, create jobs, and strengthen national resilience against global threats.

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