Manufacturing activity drops to nine-month low following Budget Economics Rob Dobson, director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said manufacturing was struggling due to a combination of high costs, weak demand and concerns over the economic outlook.
The government is turning its back on the industries that fuel Britain Opinion An outsized focus on emerging industries risks marginalising those that have served as the foundation of our economy for decades, writes Salman Amin I think we can all sign up to the government’s mission to grow the UK economy, renew the country’s competitiveness and unlock investment. After all, what business leader wouldn’t? The big question [...]
Manufacturing remains in expansion but confidence plummets ahead of budget Economics The fall in confidence was the largest since March 2020, just before the Covid lockdown.
UK manufacturing activity reaches highest level in 26 months September 2, 2024 Activity in the UK’s manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace for more than two years last month, a closely-watched survey has suggested, in another positive sign for the economy.
Contraction confirmed for German economy with no recovery in sight August 27, 2024 The growth slowdown was led by a sharp fall in investment, which fell by more than 2.0 per cent in the quarter.
‘Very unusual’ fire caused rocket explosion, delaying first space launch bid August 24, 2024 Engineers have identified a “very unusual” oxygen fire in a turbopump as the reason a rocket engine exploded during a test at the spaceport in Shetland earlier this week.
Volvo: Record-breaking year for car maker as UK sales near £2bn August 7, 2024 Volvo's UK sales jumped closer to the £2bn mark after another record-breaking year, it has been revealed in newly filed accounts.
Raleigh: Future of historic bicycle maker in doubt July 24, 2024 The future of Raleigh, which was once the largest bicycle maker in the world, has been put into doubt after being served with warning notices from Companies House.
Aston Martin loses over £200m ahead of production ramp-up July 24, 2024 A fall in demand for luxury models led to Aston Martin losing more than £200m during the first half of 2023, it has been revealed.
Rolls-Royce signs £232m private jets deal July 23, 2024 Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with American private jet carrier JSX worth $300m (£232m) over ten years.