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UK manufacturing drives unexpected economic rebound
UK manufacturing provided a significant boost to economic growth in August, as a sharp rise in factory output helped the economy outperform expectations and avoid a contraction. Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock and BAE Systems join forces to connect apprenticeship talent with defence SMEs
Babcock and BAE Systems have partnered to help strengthen the UK defence supply chain by connecting talented apprenticeship applicants with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unable to attract the skills they need. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK manufactured world’s largest hairdryer enters Guinness Book of Records
The world’s largest hairdryer, which was invented by children and built by South Yorkshire-based Kids Invent Stuff, containing fastenings from precision component distributor Accu, has received a Guinness World Record title. Read more via The Manufacturer
Derby manufacturer Charterhouse targets £100m as growth plan gathers pace
Charterhouse Holdings, the Derby-based manufacturer behind Xpres, Kustom Kit, Vanilla and Adkins, has announced plans to grow turnover from £25m to £100m within five years. Read more via The Manufacturer
Essity donates 3.3 million hygiene products in first half of 2026
Essity donated 3.3 million hygiene products through its charity partner, In Kind Direct, in the first half of 2026, supporting 2,780 charitable organisations across the country. Read more via The Manufacturer
