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King welcomes UK’s newest submarine in barrow ceremony
His Majesty King Charles III has officially welcomed the Royal Navy’s latest attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, during a ceremony at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness. Read more via The Manufacturer
Nuclear pioneer Fiona Rayment wins the Sir Frank Whittle Medal
Nuclear pioneer Dr Fiona Rayment OBE FREng FRSE, President of the Nuclear Institute, will tonight receive one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s highest accolades, the Sir Frank Whittle Medal, in recognition of her engineering leadership and technical expertise in the nuclear sector. Read more via The Manufacturer
Meet the makers behind the pride of Yorkshire lions
When the Pride of Yorkshire trail roars into life in summer 2026, 150 lions and 150 lion cubs will brighten the streets of Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. But long before the sculptures hit the streets, the hard work of bringing them to life is happening inside a Sheffield workshop. Read more via The Manufacturer
RS Group partners with SolarAid to bring solar light to people across Africa
RS Group has announced a new three-year partnership with international development charity SolarAid. Together, RS Group and SolarAid aim to raise £1m to deliver clean, safe solar lights to 150,000 people living in rural communities across Africa without access to electricity. Read more via The Manufacturer
Tom Robinson’s story: why manufacturers need to back youth careers
Ahead of tomorrow’s National Manufacturing Day, The Manufacturer caught up Tom Robiunson, business manager at GTK UK Ltd, about his experience working at GTK, and how, with the company’s support, he’s helping to drive change and create a positive impact. Read more via The Manufacturer
