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Chancellor promises to ‘invest, invest, invest’ as industry reacts to new government’s first Budget
Find out how the manufacturing industry reacted to the first Labour Budget since 2010, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves promised that the only way to ensure economic growth was to “Invest, invest, invest”. More via The Manufacturer
BAE Systems investing £220m in Rochester facility, creating 300 jobs
BAE Systems has announced that it is investing £220m in its Rochester facility to create a new state-of-the-art factory of more than 32,000 square-metres. More via The Manufacturer
JLR reports growing demand for plug‑in hybrid models
JLR has reported growing demand for its plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) models, with sales up 29% in the first half of 2024. More via The Manufacturer
GKN completes Cowes site solar installation
GKN Aerospace has completed a 1.2MW solar farm at its East Cowes site, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability. More via The Manufacturer
From shop floor to top floor: high-flying apprentice made company director
A high-flyer at a precision manufacturing company in Dorset has been made a company director a decade on from starting out as a 22-year-old trainee on the shop floor. More via The Manufacturer
Pirelli UK crowned ‘Tyre Manufacturer of the Year’
Pirelli UK has been named Tyre Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Awards 2024.
The coveted award, decided by a select panel of independent industry experts, recognises Pirelli’s excellence in product innovation, sustainability, and beyond. More via Automotive Blog
