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Plans for glass bottling factory in Ebbw Vale creating 600 jobs abandoned
Manufacturing
Ciner Glass said the project is no longer commercially viable
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JLR sales tumble after pausing US exports
Jaguar Land Rover
The company said the significant fall in sales was partly driven by the pause in shipments after President Trump's new tariff plans
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FTSE 100 darling Rolls-Royce set to smash through latest milestone
By City AM
Rolls-Royce shares are set to be worth £10 each for the first time in the next few weeks
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Flu vaccine manufacturer to create 100 jobs in Swindon
Employment
Thermo Fisher Scientific has been based in the town since 1970 and is planning to expand over the next few years
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Troubled engineering materials firm Versarien extends deal with South American manufacturer
Gloucestershire
The announcement comes as the Longhope-based company continues to struggle with its finances
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Turntide Technologies secures £10m deal to power the first battery trains built in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Deals
The Tyneside electrification specialist is also set for expansion at its Gateshead facility
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Sofina Foods acquires established meat products specialist Finnebrogue
Deals
The deal makes Sofina Foods Europe a 9,000-strong business
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Graphene maker Versarien closes Korean arm and warns over future amid financial woes
Company Results
The company previously warned it needed further external investment to continue as a going concern
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ car production hits 76-year low as Aston Martin halts US exports amid Trump tariffs
By City AM
Aston Martin shares have been among the hardest hit by Donald Trump's car tariffs, which have left the British car industry at its lowest ebb since 1949 in May
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British steel commitment for £4bn gigafactory as first frames go up in Somerset
Somerset
'This is a facility that will play a huge role in the EV supply chain in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ'
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Manchester economy still ‘volatile’ as cost fears remain
North West
Greater Manchester Chamber expert says 'we have seen bursts of growth followed by drops in production'
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Vivergo owner welcomes Government talks over Hull plant
Energy
The firm says closure of facility is not a certainty as it consults with 160 staff
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£1bn Tyneside cable factory partner leaves joint venture, but announces major potential order
Energy
Global Interconnection Group says its South Korean partner is best placed to take forward the job-creating plans
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MoD-owned semiconductor plant Octric warns of losses ahead as it embarks on major turnaround
Company Results
Bosses say the business is best viewed as an early stage start-up, amid efforts to rebuild its capacity
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Electronics manufacturer Axiom bolsters its senior team as it seeks to drive revenues
Manufacturing
The Newbridge firm is projecting revenues exceeding £72m next year
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Northumberland electronics manufacturer Arian EMS acquired with new jobs to come
Deals
Buyer CorpAcq has identified Arian as having potential
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Filtronic doubles revenues to more than £50m thanks to SpaceX momentum
Technology
The North East radio frequency specialist has made a series of earnings upgrades in recent months
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Ideal Heating workers tour forthcoming £19.2m research and development centre
property news
The test centre is nearing completion and will be home to more than 100 staff
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Manufacturing output continues to fall as bosses urge Reeves for fast action
By City AM
The CBI said 15 out of 17 sub-sectors recorded a decline in output, including the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's giant chemicals sector while several businesses in mechanical engineering also reported a fall in production.
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Manchester will be the home of the Industrial Strategy
North West
Government says body behind strategy is coming to the city –with a secondary base in London
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Harry Potter special effects company and ethical metal recycler among º£½ÇÊÓƵ's top exporters
Exports
The government has recognised 12 British companies at the 'Made in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, Sold to the World' awards 2025
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Energy costs for thousands of businesses to be cut as PM launches industrial strategy
Energy
Sir Keir Starmer said the plan marks a "turning point for Britain's economy" by supporting key industries where there is potential for growth.
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Wiltshire gas mask maker secures £10.2m MoD order for Ukraine war
Ministry of Defence
Avon Technologies said the equipment would be delivered in the 2026 financial year
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Major Northumberland employer Dräger Safety sees revenues rise
Company Results
The financial year also saw the firm announce plans to build a new North East facility near to its Blyth base
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