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Opening doors: How defence can attract more women into manufacturing careers
As the defence sector faces mounting skills shortages and shifting workforce demands, attracting more women is becoming a strategic priority. Babcock International Group’s Jo Rayson discusses the challenge with The Manufacturer’s James Devonshire. Read more via The Manufacturer
Record backlog follows eightfold increase in aircraft orders, ADS reveals
Commercial aircraft orders surged in April 2026, reaching their highest level for the month in a decade, according to the latest data from ADS. Read more via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: Why supply chain competitiveness must be a boardroom priority for UK automotive manufacturing
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, SMMT’s Luke Hampton explains why resilience has become the defining competitive advantage for automotive suppliers, and how localisation, collaboration and strategic investment can help the UK supply chain seize a £4.6bn opportunity as the industry transitions to electrification. Read more via The Manufacturer
Fretronics Engineering doubles production after securing £40,000 growth loan
A Glasgow-based manufacturer whose technology is used by some of the world’s biggest music artists is ramping up production after securing a £40,000 funding boost to support growing international demand. Read more via The Manufacturer
Three quarters of British manufacturers see ‘sustainability’ as brand image over genuine action
More than three quarters (77%) of UK manufacturing leaders believe sustainability is driven more by brand image than meaningful action, according to new research released on World Environment Day. Read more via The Manufacturer
