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Labour set to win election landslide but what does it mean for UK manufacturing?
Labour has won a landslide victory in the UK general election, with the party expected to secure 410 seats, compared to the Conservative’s 131, according to an exit poll.
But what does a Labour government mean for UK manufacturing? More via The Manufacturer
Portakabin installs site accommodation at the iconic Admiralty Arch, London
London’s first Waldorf Astoria property is set to open in Admiralty Arch in 2025, with site accommodation for the restoration provided by Portakabin.
In total, Portakabin installed 56 site accommodation modules spread over four-storeys, which will be in place at this iconic location for two years. More via The Manufacturer
Battery manufacturer launches budget battery storage subsidiary
GivEnergy has launched a budget battery storage subsidiary, Polar ESS, to make home battery technology more accessible and affordable.
Polar ESS offers a new product line that costs about half as much as GivEnergy’s premium options. An average system is available for around £2,000 (excluding installation). More via The Business Desk
Stellantis continues to lead UK electric van market
Stellantis continues to lead the UK electric van market, according to the latest registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Peugeot took the crown for the best-selling electric van brand in the UK, having increased its market share by 2.6 percentage points over 2023 to 16.7% year-to-date, with Vauxhall following closely behind in second place. More via Stellantis
APC SME auto funding programme wins business award
The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has announced that its Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) has been awarded Accelerator of the Year by the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA). More via The Manufacturer
Sales rise 9% at British Engines as demand for engineering solutions increases
Growing demand for British Engines’ products solutions has triggered a 9% boost in revenues amid tough trading conditions, accounts show.
The Newcastle engineering group, made up of eight subsidiaries spread across the region, has filed figures for 2023 showing an £11.9m rise in turnover to £141.6m, leading to operating profit of £5.7m, up from £4.4m. More via Business Live
