Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today

Posted on 17 Mar 2026 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web and compiles them into this daily digest to make your life a little easier. Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily for all the latest manufacturing news.

UK sets pathway for manufacturing medicines in space

The UK government has unveiled new measures aimed at accelerating the development and commercialisation of medicines manufactured in space, with the potential to deliver more effective and longer-lasting treatments for patients. Read more via The Manufacturer

Babcock aims to lead industry shift with SME defence charter

Babcock International Group (Babcock) has launched a ten‑point charter designed to enable, reshape, and accelerate how the UK defence sector engages with Small-Medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more via The Manufacturer

Civil engineering manufacturer Wrekin bucks construction slowdown with strong 2025 growth

Civil engineering product manufacturer Wrekin Products has reported strong growth in 2025, surpassing one million product sales despite a difficult year for the wider UK construction sector. Read more via The Manufacturer

IfSE names first cohort of Fellows

The Institute for Systems Engineering (IfSE) has announced its first cohort of Fellows at the organisation’s official launch event held at Saddlers’ Hall in London on 17 February 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer

Seed Revolution announces partnership with River Cottage

Fast-growing British seed company Seed Revolution has announced an exclusive partnership with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage. Read more via The Manufacturer