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 Economics 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 Economics 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.
Virgin Atlantic buys seven new planes from ‘main dance partner’ Airbus as it targets return to profit July 23, 2024 Virgin Atlantic has ordered seven new plans as it looks to complete its multibillion-dollar fleet transformation and return to the black.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Sales accelerate to almost £1bn as global demand grows July 23, 2024 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars saw its revenue accelerate to almost £1bn in 2023 as demand for personalised luxury vehicles continued across the world, it has been revealed.