The potential shutdown of a key Cheshire salt plant could end centuries of UK self-sufficiency, marking a watershed moment for the nation's crumbling chemical industry. Read the full investigation.
Britain faces importing salt for the first time in modern history as its chemical sector, once a world leader, suffers an unprecedented collapse. Key plants are closing, threatening national security and supply chains.
A new IPPR report warns over-reliance on China for EV batteries and solar components could cost 90,000 UK jobs and £1.5bn annually. The thinktank urges 'securonomics' policy.
A US-based NGO alleges a Pop Mart supplier exploits workers, including minors, to meet soaring Labubu demand. The company says it is investigating. Read the full report.
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UK manufacturers warn of a competitiveness 'tipping point' due to rising costs, urging the Labour government to deliver on its industrial strategy to prevent investment fleeing overseas.
Key surveys reveal a sharp drop in UK business confidence and hiring at the end of 2025, despite PM's optimism. Manufacturers see hope but warn of a 'tipping point' for investment.
Leonardo Helicopters warns its Yeovil factory could close, risking 3,000 skilled jobs, unless the Ministry of Defence signs a crucial £1bn new medium helicopter contract by March.
Morrisons announces closure of 100-year-old Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, risking 115 jobs. The site had narrowly avoided closure in 2024. Read the full story.
Arabian Gulf Steel Industries is in talks to buy the insolvent Speciality Steels UK. The deal could save 1,500 jobs and reshape Britain's steel industry. Read the latest developments.
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Britain's foundational industries are in crisis, with jobs halving since 2000. High energy costs and policy are to blame. We must revive this vital sector as a national priority. Read the full analysis.
Hyundai announces a bold plan to staff its factories with Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robots, starting in 2028. Discover how this will transform manufacturing and the future of human-robot collaboration.
Jaguar Land Rover's wholesale sales plummeted 43.3% last quarter after a cyber-attack halted global production and US tariffs bit. Read the full impact on the UK car giant.
Jaguar Land Rover's sales plummeted after a major cyber attack caused £500m in losses and halted production. Discover the full impact on the UK car giant.
Iconic British bike maker Triumph sees profits nearly wiped out, falling from £72.6m to £2.2m, hit by US tariffs and consumer spending pressures. Read the full analysis.
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Nissan's UK arm reports a pre-tax loss of £888m, driven by an impairment charge and falling sales. A £990m capital injection aims to stabilise its balance sheet. Read the full analysis.
China's BYD has dethroned Tesla as the world's biggest electric car seller in 2025, a symbolic shift in the global auto industry. Discover the figures and the political factors behind Tesla's slump.
UK manufacturing activity reached a 15-month peak in December 2025, with the PMI at 50.6. Discover the drivers behind this tentative recovery and the challenges that remain for 2026.
Unions and the Green Alliance warn the UK's historic ceramics sector, supporting 20,000 jobs, is at a critical point due to high energy costs and imports. Urgent government action is demanded to prevent its collapse.
The 1968 Ford Dagenham strike wasn't just about equal pay. Discover how sewing machinists fought for 16 years to win recognition for their skilled work. Read their story.
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Elon Musk warns manufacturers face consequences as silver hits record highs. Analysis of the precious metals rally, supply fears, and industrial impact. Read the full story.
Fifteen people have been injured in a violent attack involving a knife and bleach at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Japan. The suspect, a former employee, has been arrested. Read the latest details.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after a violent assault at a Yokohama Rubber plant near Tokyo left multiple people with stab wounds and chemical injuries. Read the latest updates.
British manufacturer Mathmos has sold out of its iconic lava lamps ahead of Christmas, driven by a nostalgic revival and Gen Z's fascination with retro interiors. Discover the story behind the glow.
Tesla's EU market share fell from 2.1% to 1.4% in November, with sales down a third. Meanwhile, Chinese brands like BYD saw registrations almost triple. Explore the shifting electric vehicle landscape.
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UK manufacturers face a 'significant' new paperwork burden on £7bn of exports to the EU after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a major impact on competitiveness.
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos receives a new £50m government bailout for its Grangemouth plant, adding to up to £70m in state aid over four years. Explore the controversy and the future of UK chemicals.
Nissan begins production of the third-generation Leaf at its upgraded Sunderland plant, a £450m bet on the UK's EV future, despite a global retreat from strict electrification targets.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's greatest engineering achievements. New research shows 94% of Brits are proud of this heritage, as Nissan celebrates its Sunderland plant.
The UK government's £120m rescue of Ineos's ethylene plant raises urgent questions about its broader strategy for heavy industry, energy costs, and decarbonisation. Explore the disjointed policy landscape.
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Trump's tariffs are crippling small US manufacturers like EarthQuaker Devices, adding up to 30% in costs and stalling job growth in Ohio's industrial heartland. Explore the impact.
