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Rolls-Royce breaks ground on major Derby expansion to boost UK submarine manufacturing
Rolls-Royce Submarines has begun construction work on a major expansion of its Raynesway facility in Derby, marking a significant milestone in a programme that will more than double the size of the site and create more than 1,100 skilled jobs. Read more via The Manufacturer
Accessible transport could unlock £176bn annual boost to UK economy, engineers say
Improving the accessibility of the UK’s transport network could generate an annual £176.4bn boost to the economy by enabling millions more people to access work, education and essential services, according to new research from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Read more via The Manufacturer
New Scottish venture to transform leather waste into high-performance industrial materials
An ambitious new Scottish business has been launched to transform collagen-derived by-products from leather manufacturing into high-performance industrial materials. Read more via The Manufacturer
McCain celebrates 2026 Manufacturing Academy graduates
McCain Foods has celebrated the graduation of 18 employees from its Manufacturing Academy, marking another milestone in the company’s investment in developing manufacturing skills across its UK workforce. Read more via The Manufacturer
Guhring apprentice named ‘Outstanding Learner of the Year’ at the 15th In-Comm Training Awards
Guhring’s Aurelia Wojtowicz has been crowned ‘Outstanding Learner of the Year’ at the 2026 In-Comm Training Awards. Read more via The Manufacturer
