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Prime Minister announces plans to nationalise British Steel
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the government’s intention to take British Steel into public ownership, as a decisive step to secure the future of a strategically vital part of the steel supply chain. Read more via The Manufacturer
Q2 2026 issue of The Manufacturer magazine out now
This second issue of The Manufacturer for 2026 features an in-depth preview of Smart Manufacturing Week, taking place in Birmingham in June. The UK’s flagship industrial technology show will make its return to the NEC, and with a packed conference programme, global exhibitors and the Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit, it’s an event not to be missed. Read more via The Manufacturer
Britten-Norman delivers BN2T-4S Islander Aircraft to Xen Aviation
Britten-Norman has delivered a BN2T-4S Islander to Xen Aviation & Services, marking the operator’s introduction of its first Islander aircraft as it prepares to launch regional operations in Guyana. Read more via The Manufacturer
Ficep UK invests in headquarter expansion to support growth
Strong demand for structural steel processing equipment has driven expansion plans for Ficep UK as the business prepares to invest in an extension for its Yorkshire headquarters. Read more via The Manufacturer
NMITE’s graduate success story continues
On 9 May the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) celebrated the achievements of its second cohort of 20 students – ‘the Trailblazers’ - who graduated with either a BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering degree at Hereford Cathedral. Read more via The Manufacturer
