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Government backs British shipbuilding with multi-billion-pound investment
The UK Government is backing British shipbuilding with multi-billion-pound investment in two major maritime projects, in a move it says will strengthen the country’s industrial base and support skilled manufacturing jobs. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK manufacturers benefit from rising government defence spending
UK Government defence spending reached a record £34.1bn in 2025/26, providing a significant boost to manufacturers and suppliers across the country. Read more via The Manufacturer
Nissan to trial self-driving cars on Cambridge roads
Nissan will bring self-driving cars to Cambridge as part of a research project to explore how autonomous drive passenger services can be safely introduce to real-world communities. Read more via The Manufacturer
R&B Switchgear welcomes students for National Manufacturing Day
UK switchgear manufacturer and international power distribution specialist R&B Switchgear Group welcomed 10 students to its Manchester manufacturing facility last week as part of National Manufacturing Day 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: Power for miles to come – Production tests for automotive battery packs
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Keysight Technologies’ Christian Loew explores how intelligent test automation and early-stage validation can help EV manufacturers balance battery pack safety, quality and throughput while reducing production costs and risks. Read more via The Manufacturer
