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South West manufacturers prepare for merger and acquisitions activity in 2026
South West
Many are also planning fresh investments for the year ahead, according to the report by advisory firm FRP
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An answer from Robert De Niro and some giant toilet rolls – our 2025 North West highlights from BusinessLive
North West
Editor Alistair Houghton looks back on some of his favourite tales from 2025
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Sterling Pharma points to 2026 as year of recovery following tough trading
Company Results
Annual accounts for the Northumberland pharma firm highlight a number of challenges
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Dr Martens considers expanding ReWair resale platform outside the US
Fashion
The resale platform has sold over 10,000 second-hand boots since launching in March 2024
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Rolls-Royce chief executive on track for £100m pay out as share price surges
Engineering
Tufan Erginbilgic's share package could exceed £100m as the engineering giant's market value soars following his turnaround strategy
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ONS confirms º£½ÇÊÓƵ economic slowdown in Q3 with 0.1% GDP growth
Economy
º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy grew by an unrevised 0.1% between July and September while expansion was weaker than first thought in the second quarter, according to ONS figures
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Competition regulator launches probe into ABF's Hovis acquisition
Food and Drink
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a phase one investigation
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Top Nissan exec hails "fantastic start" in Government support for automotive sector
Automotive
Adam Pennick, vice president of manufacturing at Nissan's Sunderland Plant, urged more work on turning the Industrial Strategy into action
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Rolls-Royce launches £200m interim share buyback scheme
Aerospace
The FTSE-100 heavyweight made the announcement ahead of its full-year financial results
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South West manufacturers boosted by aerospace, defence and marine sectors
South West
Confidence among manufacturers in the region is improving, according to the latest Make º£½ÇÊÓƵ and BDO research
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Manufacturers see upbeat end to year – but say Government must support them on energy costs
Manufacturing
Defence, aerospace and automotive sectors drive North West success
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Panasonic º£½ÇÊÓƵ microwave sales drop as air fryer demand surges
Wales
Panasonic's Wales-based º£½ÇÊÓƵ arm said it saw a 10 per cent fall in revenue from its microwave oven division
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Welsh sash window manufacturer acquired in a £60m deal
Wales
Ammanford-based Victorian Sliders has been acquired by Inwido in a deal providing a profitable exit for BGF
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Renishaw Plc announces ownership changes as part of succession plan
Engineering
The families of the listed firm's founders have signalled their long-term commitment to the business
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Airbus cuts plane delivery target amid A320 panel issues
Aerospace
The aerospace giant has maintained its full-year guidance following a difficult few days
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing activity expands for first time in more than a year
By City AM
Business optimism within the sector also rose to a nine-month high, according to the research
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Versarien prepares to appoint administrators and suspends shares on AIM
Insolvency and Administration
The graphene producer has been running out of cash for months and has been attempting to sell off its assets
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Pharmaceutical plant expansion set for approval in move that could create 150 jobs
North West
Bespak aims to produce 'next-generation environmentally friendly inhalers'
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Our cities and businesses need more: North West businesses react to Rachel Reeves’ Budget
North West
Chamber says announcements a sign of ‘reactive crisis management’ – but others welcome regional drive
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Northumberland lighting firm Raytec snaps up Finnish company Atexor Oy
Deals
Raytec says the deal allows it to expand its footprint in the EU and accelerate growth in the hazardous area lighting
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Troubled graphene maker Versarien considering administration after sale plans collapse
Engineering
The graphene maker has staved off numerous financial crises this year and has placed a number of its businesses in administration already
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Tyneside firm Union Electric Steel collapsed owing £16.9m, new documents show
Insolvency and Administration
The plant’s US owners accelerated a planned closure by putting the Tyneside company into administration last month
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ critical minerals strategy will create jobs and boost manufacturing, says mining boss
Politics
Jamie Airnes, chief executive of Cornish Lithium, has welcomed plans to reduce reliance on China and boost domestic supply
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Kingston Modular Systems in Hull shut down following £585,000 dispute, documents show
Insolvency and Administration
Kingston Modular Systems entered administration in September with 62 redundancies after an 11th-hour rescue bid collapsed, amid a contractual dispute over £585,000
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