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Farnborough Airshow orders to inject £10.8bn into UK economy
The first four days of the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow generated £62.9bn ($84.7bn) in announced aircraft and engine deals, with the orderbook expected to contribute more than £10.8bn to the UK economy, according to ADS. Read more via The Manufacturer
Huge increase in people likely to buy products bearing the ‘Made in Britain’ logo
An increasing number of shoppers across Great Britain and Northern Ireland are more likely to buy British-made goods that carry the Made in Britain trademark, according to a YouGov survey. Read more via The Manufacturer
Michael Smith Switchgear wins King’s Award for Sustainable Development
Net Zero is often seen as a large company project that requires dedicated teams and capital budgets most SMEs do not have. Michael Smith Switchgear (MSSL) is bucking the trend after winning a King’s Award winner for Sustainable Development. Read more via The Manufacturer
University of Salford delivers tangible skills uplift at Mettler-Toledo Safeline
A business improvement programme delivered by the University of Salford Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) has helped operational leaders at Mettler-Toledo Safeline achieve a 13% uplift in leadership skills. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK businesses see Defence Investment Plan as catalyst for growth but call for more support
Four in 10 (40 per cent) UK businesses surveyed, operating across multiple sectors, expect their involvement in the UK defence sector to increase over the next 12 months, according to the latest Barclays Business Prosperity research. Read more via The Manufacturer
