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UK Manufacturing PMI: Industry growth holds steady as exports surge
UK manufacturing activity continued to expand in February, with output rising at the fastest pace in 17 months and export orders climbing at their quickest rate in more than four years, according to the latest S&P Global PMI survey. Read more via The Manufacturer
Make UK – Industry chief calls for new national vision for resilience
Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of Make UK, will today call on the Government to work with business to set out a new national vision for resilience which combines both economic and defence security. Read more via The Manufacturer
Leonardo secures £1bn UK MoD contract to build 23 AW149 helicopters in Yeovil
Leonardo has secured a £1bn contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver 23 next-generation AW149 medium helicopters, marking a major boost for the company’s Yeovil site and the UK’s defence industrial base. Read more via The Manufacturer
X-Cel Group completes MBO backed by £35m funding package
Rotherham-based manufacturer X-Cel Group has completed a management buyout (MBO) supported by a £35m funding package from HSBC UK, paving the way for expansion into new international markets and sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer
Why UK manufacturers must rethink competitiveness for 2026
As the UK manufacturing sector looks towards 2026, Specialist Glass Products (SGP) urges manufacturers to rethink how they stay competitive in an increasingly more challenging market. Read more via The Manufacturer
