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Babcock CEO announces retirement
David Lockwood, Group Chief Executive of Babcock International Group, will retire by the end of the year, with the Board appointing Harry Holt, currently CEO of the company’s Nuclear sector, as his successor. Read more via The Manufacturer
Inside JLR’s evolving journey to net zero
Alison Nuttall, Head of Sustainability Global Affairs at JLR, outlines how the luxury vehicle maker’s strategy has matured from vision to action. Read more via The Manufacturer
University College Birmingham marks milestone in UK battery manufacturing skills drive
University College Birmingham (UCB) has marked a significant step forward in the UK’s battery manufacturing ambitions with the first graduates from a new, fully accredited advanced high-voltage battery training programme. Read more via The Manufacturer
Bentley Motors announces bold new direction for Foundation
Bentley Motors has announced the launch of The Bentley Foundation, a renewed philanthropic strategy that reflects the company’s evolving understanding of sustainability as defined by its Beyond100+ strategy – one that places long-term societal value, human potential and environmental responsibility at its core. Read more via The Manufacturer
Texcel Technology marks 50 years of engineering innovation
On 28 January 2026, Texcel Technology will mark its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of engineering excellence, technical innovation and advanced electronics manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer
