UK Industry Energy Crisis: Urgent Action Needed
UK manufacturers face devastating energy costs as key factories close. The government's delayed support scheme must be fast-tracked to prevent further deindustrialisation.
Category : Manufacturing
UK Manufacturing Output Plummets Since Pandemic
UK manufacturing output falls at its fastest rate since the pandemic, new CBI data reveals. As the Budget looms, the sector pleads for certainty. Read the full analysis.
ExxonMobil shuts Fife plant with loss of 450 jobs
ExxonMobil confirms closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant near Cowdenbeath, blaming UK government policy and high costs. Up to 450 jobs at risk. Discover the full impact.
ExxonMobil closes Fife plant, hundreds of jobs at risk
ExxonMobil announces the closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran, risking 429 jobs. The shutdown, blamed on economic pressures, deals a major blow to Scotland's manufacturing sector.
Government backs electric arc furnaces for British Steel
Business Secretary Peter Kyle supports shift to cleaner electric technology at Scunthorpe plant, securing jobs while raising questions about traditional blast furnaces.
Ineos cuts hundreds of jobs amid debt struggles
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive is cutting hundreds of jobs across its global operations as the company grapples with significant debt and operational challenges. Read the full analysis.
Liberty Steel Investigated for Embezzlement in Romania
Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel is under investigation in Romania for embezzlement and tax evasion. The probe adds to the tycoon's troubles following the loss of his key UK operation. Read the latest developments.
UK economy grew 0.1% amid JLR cyber-attack impact
The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in Q3 2024, with September GDP falling 0.1% after a crippling cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover slashed car production to a 73-year low. Discover the full economic impact.
NSK factory closures put 400 UK jobs at risk
Japanese firm NSK plans to shut its Peterlee factories, placing hundreds of jobs at risk. The union vows to fight the closure. Read the full story.
NSK Peterlee factory closure puts 350 jobs at risk
Japanese firm NSK plans to shut its County Durham factory, risking hundreds of jobs. The automotive bearings plant has become unprofitable. Read the full story.
Ineos blasts Brussels over 'industrial self-harm'
Ineos accuses the EU of 'industrial self-harm' as it files ten anti-dumping cases against low-cost Asian imports, warning of plant closures and job losses.
Dutch Chip Blockade Threatens Car Factory Shutdowns
The Netherlands blocks China's Nexperia from acquiring Nowi, triggering a semiconductor crisis that could paralyse European car manufacturing and escalate global tech tensions.
JLR Drives UK Manufacturing to 17-Month Growth High
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover is driving a manufacturing surge, with new data revealing the sector's fastest growth in nearly 18 months. Discover how JLR's expansion is powering the UK's industrial recovery.
Budget Threatens UK Manufacturing Revival
Rachel Reeves's first budget faces industry backlash as manufacturers warn new policies could undermine Britain's industrial strategy and investment climate.
OPEC Halts Oil Output Hikes as Prices Surge Above $84
OPEC+ halts planned oil output increases, sending crude prices soaring above $84. Meanwhile, UK manufacturing activity contracts for the 29th consecutive month amid ongoing economic pressures.
Nexperia chip halt threatens car production
Major European chipmaker Nexperia suspends deliveries to Chinese customers, threatening global car manufacturing and escalating tech trade tensions.
European Carmakers Hit by Chinese Chip Crisis
Major European automotive manufacturers confront production paralysis as critical Chinese computer chips face potential EU tariffs, threatening vehicle supply chains across the continent.
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