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Rolls-Royce Derby expansion shows how defence investment is becoming industrial strategy

·8 min read

Rolls-Royce has begun work on a major expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby, adding more than 100,000 square metres of manufacturing and office space and creating 1,170 skilled roles. The project will more than double manufacturing capacity for nuclear submarine propulsion and support both UK and Australian submarine programmes under AUKUS. It is a major opportunity for Derby, but also a test of skills, supply chains, defence funding and industrial delivery.

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EU car rules expose the fragility of Britain’s post-Brexit manufacturing model

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The EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act could put UK-built cars and components at a disadvantage by excluding them from “Made in Europe” support schemes, procurement rules and incentives. The UK car industry warns this could weaken access to its largest export market, while European manufacturers are also calling for the UK to be included because supply chains remain deeply integrated. The dispute highlights the growing tension between Brexit, electric vehicle production and the rise of industrial protectionism.

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German carmakers face historic restructuring as Chinese competition reshapes the industry

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Germany’s carmakers are facing historic restructuring as Chinese manufacturers gain ground in Europe and legacy brands struggle with lower margins, weaker demand in China and the shift to electric vehicles. Volkswagen is reportedly considering cuts of up to 100,000 jobs, while BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are also reducing costs. The challenge is not just cheaper competition, but whether Europe’s automotive leaders can adapt quickly enough to a market now shaped by software, batteries, electrification and value.

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Britain’s high energy costs raise fresh fears over manufacturing offshoring

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Britain’s manufacturers are warning that high energy costs are pushing production overseas and threatening jobs, investment and industrial capacity. Government support schemes may help some energy-intensive firms, but industry groups argue that the UK still faces a structural competitiveness problem.

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Markets rise as oil falls on hopes of US-Iran diplomatic progress

·7 min read

il prices fell and global stock markets rose after reports of progress in US-Iran peace talks, easing fears of a prolonged energy shock. But disruption around the Strait of Hormuz remains a major risk for shipping, inflation and business confidence.

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UK Pizza Dough Supplier Enters Administration as Cost Pressures Hit Food Manufacturers

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Millennium Dough Company, a long-established UK pizza dough supplier, has entered administration after more than three decades in business. The collapse highlights the pressure facing food manufacturers and hospitality suppliers as rising input costs, tight cash flow and weaker customer demand continue to test smaller firms across the sector.

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High Energy Costs Are Quietly Exporting Britain’s Manufacturing Base

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High energy costs are becoming a serious threat to UK manufacturing, with industry leaders warning that jobs, investment and production are already being pushed overseas. As manufacturers face rising bills, squeezed margins and delayed support, Britain risks weakening its industrial base one investment decision at a time.