University College Birmingham marks milestone in UK battery manufacturing skills drive
University College Birmingham (UCB) has marked a significant step forward in the UK’s battery manufacturing ambitions with the…
Sheffield Forgemasters launches hybrid 3D printing and milling system to transform casting production
Engineering specialist Sheffield Forgemasters has launched a large-scale hybrid 3D printer and milling machine designed to significantly improve…
New director for ADS Northern Ireland
ADS, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space, has announced the appointment of Joseph…
Without real teeth, Skills England risks drifting off course
More from this theme Recent articles Last year, I wrote how Skills England could be transformative, but only…
This CEO laid off nearly 80% of his staff because they refused to adopt AI fast enough
Eric Vaughan, CEO of enterprise-software powerhouse IgniteTech, was unwavering as he reflected on the most radical decision of…
UK new car registrations top two million as EV targets remain elusive
UK new car registrations exceeded two million units in 2025 for the first time this decade, signalling a…
BMW Group produces over one million vehicles in Germany in 2025
BMW Group produced more than one million vehicles at its German plants in 2025, accounting for roughly one…
UK Manufacturing PMI: Industry shows further signs of recovery in December
UK manufacturing output grew for the third consecutive month in December, while new orders rose for the first…
‘Shortage’ of tradespeople hindering London’s housebuilding goals
New survey lays bare the difficulty Londoners and developers face in finding skilled workers for key tasks, reports…
10 crucial insights for small business owners to succeed in 2026—and beyond
Small business owners heading into 2026 face a paradox: It has never been easier to launch a venture—and…