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Wales to host new defence tech college as £50m growth deal targets autonomous systems
A £50m defence investment agreement has been signed to position Wales as a hub for autonomous military technology, with ministers promising high-skilled jobs, improved access to defence contracts for smaller firms and the creation of a new engineering college. Read more via The Manufacturer
British Steel starts 24-7 rail operations after securing major new high-speed deal for Türkiye
British Steel has secured a new order worth tens of millions of pounds for a major high-speed electric railway in Türkiye. Read more via The Manufacturer
High energy prices stifling UK manufacturing – report
Persistently high energy prices are undermining UK manufacturing competitiveness and delaying investment decisions, according to a joint report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Energy UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: Engineering the EV battery pack – how advanced foams can support range and safety
In an exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Zotefoams’ Sam Norman argues that as EV adoption accelerates toward 2030, advanced foam materials in battery pack architecture will be critical to balancing safety, durability, manufacturability and weight reduction, helping OEMs deliver reliable, high-performance electric vehicles at scale. Read more via The Manufacturer
JCB expands community giving with new charity partnerships across UK
Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has launched a series of new charity initiatives ranging from support for elderly residents and children’s holiday programmes to funding life-saving health screenings, reinforcing its long-standing community outreach efforts. Read more via The Manufacturer
