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

Posted on 25 Nov 2025 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.

Government announces new scheme to slash energy bills and boost finance for UK manufacturers

Over 7,000 UK manufacturers are set to benefit from a major government initiative aimed at tackling two of the sector’s biggest barriers to growth: high energy costs and limited access to finance. Read more via The Manufacturer

UK Budget poised to be a make-or-break moment for manufacturing

Manufacturers of the UK will be forgiven for watching Wednesday’s Autumn Budget announcement with more than a slight sense of trepidation and anxiety. The sector is anticipating further tax increases as Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned of “necessary choices” in the build up to her announcement this week. Read more via The Manufacturer

Welsh compound semiconductor cluster marks ten years of innovation

CSconnected, the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster, marked its ten year anniversary with a celebration event in Cardiff, announcing their commitment to continuing to scale the industry’s global impact. Read more via The Manufacturer

Clarity, commitment and consistency: what manufacturers are asking from this week’s Budget

Daniel Miller, Managing Director of CoolKit is imploring Chancellor Rachel Reeves to show the sector a plan when she delivers her Budget this Wednesday, November 26. Read more via The Manufacturer

Two innovations in as many weeks for Radnor Hills

Soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has launched its second new product offering this month with the unveiling of Radnor Hydrate. Read more via The Manufacturer