Stellantis: Vauxhall and Peugeot owner to make electric vans in Luton, securing 1,500 jobs February 22, 2024 Stellantis, the owner of car brands such as Vauxhall and Peugeot, is to start manufacturing electric vans at its historic Luton plant from 2025 in a move which will safeguard around 1,500 jobs.
Luxury kitchen brand Harvey Jones in last-ditch rescue talks as administration looms February 21, 2024 Luxury kitchen company Harvey Jones is having “advanced and encouraging” talks over a possible rescue deal as it bids to avoid collapsing into administration.
Inflation and cost rises bring losses near £50m at Harringtons pet food maker February 16, 2024 A rise inflation and costs contributed to losses nearing £50m at the company behind the Harringtons pet food brand during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.
Kwik Fit sheds 200 jobs as profits slashed on rising product and energy costs February 15, 2024 Kwik Fit shed more than 200 jobs as its profits almost halved after being hit by higher product and energy costs during its latest financial year.
Kellogg’s puts 360 UK jobs at risk with plans to close factory February 8, 2024 Kellogg's has put hundreds of UK jobs at risk after revealing plans to close one of its major factories.
Closing time: UK brewers calling last orders with the North and Wales hit hardest February 6, 2024 The number of brewery closures during 2023 continued to fall - with the North and Wales hit the hardest, according to new figures.
Jaguar Land Rover: What’s driving record sales at JLR as profits pass milestone? February 2, 2024 Jaguar Land Rover posted its highest quarterly profits since 2017 as its sales hit a new record, it has been revealed.
UK manufacturing downturn continues but business optimism hits four-month high February 1, 2024 The UK’s manufacturing sector contracted again in January, while business optimism jumped to its highest level in four months, a closely watched survey has suggested.
‘Boaty McBoatface’ maker Cammell Laird makes first profit since 2017 January 24, 2024 Cammell Laird, the company that built the ship that was almost known as 'Boaty McBoatface' has returned to profit for the first time since 2017.
How one manufacturer collapsed into administration owing over £100m before being rescued January 16, 2024 The story of how a group that manufactured buses and police cars collapsed into administration owing more than £100m and led to over 150 people to lose their jobs has been revealed for the first time.