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

Posted on 29 Sep 2026 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.

Rolls-Royce invests £300m in manufacturing as Chancellor outlines plans for reindustrialisation

Rolls-Royce has announced a landmark £300m investment in its manufacturing and engineering facilities across the UK to ensure its UK infrastructure can meet manufacturing demand and support the development of future aerospace programmes. Read more via The Manufacturer

JCB accelerates global manufacturing investment with £100m UK transformation and $1bn US factory

JCB is stepping up investment in its manufacturing operations in Britain and the US, with a £100m transformation of its Staffordshire headquarters and the opening of a $1bn factory in Texas. Read more via The Manufacturer

North West manufacturers take on the AI revolution

Manufacturers from across the North West came together with technology experts for a major debate about how businesses can harness the huge potential of AI without getting lost in the hype. Read more via The Manufacturer

CBM warns manufacturing can’t afford ‘Burnham to be all at Sea!’

CBM President Stephen Morley is calling on the new Prime Minister to back up his positive industry rhetoric with real tangible support on the factory floor, before he loses an already sceptical audience. Read more via The Manufacturer

UK Manufacturing Festivals launches new initiative aimed at schools

UK Manufacturing Festivals has launched a new initiative designed to inspire students and ignite their passion for manufacturing and engineering within the Midlands. Read more via The Manufacturer