‘Recovered from doldrums’: UK manufacturing returns to growth for first time since July 2022 April 2, 2024 Output and new orders for manufacturing firms increased for the first time in a year helping business optimism about the year ahead to hit an 11-month high.
Pragmatic Semiconductor: How £500m chip maker is set to become UK’s largest March 27, 2024 Pragmatic Semiconductor is set to become the UK's largest chip manufacturer by volume following the opening of a major line in the North East of England.
Travis Perkins chief who oversaw Wickes demerger to step down after profit slashed March 27, 2024 The chief executive of Travis Perkins is to step down after five years in the role.
Ferguson Marine: Scots ferry boss sacked March 26, 2024 The chief executive of Ferguson Marine has been sacked by the state-owned company’s board.
Historic ceramics maker Portmeirion slips to a loss despite ‘good’ Christmas March 26, 2024 Portmeirion Group, the historic maker of ceramic tableware and cookware, slipped to a loss during 2023, it has been confirmed.
Forterra: Brick maker issues General Election warning as sales and profits slashed March 26, 2024 Revenue fell by more than £100m at Forterra, which is one of Britain’s biggest brick makers, as its profits were slashed in 2023, it has been revealed.
Hovis: Cost of a loaf of bread to hold steady after price hikes March 26, 2024 The cost of loaf of Hovis bread is set to remain steady this year after prices were hiked in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Aston Martin poaches top boss of luxury car rival Bentley March 22, 2024 The chairman and chief executive of luxury car maker Bentley has left to take over at rival Aston Martin.
Hundreds of jobs saved as firms owned by group hoping to emulate Warren Buffett sold out of administration March 20, 2024 More than 400 jobs have been saved after 14 companies across a manufacturing group were sold out of administration.
Cider maker Thatchers toasts success despite ‘unprecedented economic challenges’ March 19, 2024 Sales at historic cider maker Thatchers increased despite the company facing "unprecedented economic challenges" during its latest financial year.