Birmingham Launches UK’s First Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Plant, Creating Hundreds of Jobs Friday, January 16, 2026 birmingham recycling rareearth magnet hydrogen innovation sustainability manufacturing criticalminerals technology The University of Birmingham has inaugurated the UK’s first commercial rare earth magnet recycling facility, located at Tyseley Energy Park in the West Midlands. This groundbreaking plant promises to reduce the nation’s … Read More
JLR Suppliers Face Collapse Risk Amid Ongoing Cyber Attack Fallout, Warns Manufacturing Expert Tuesday, December 23, 2025 jlr supplychain cyberattack manufacturing smes cashflow insolvency energycosts restructuring suppliers Jonathan Dudley, head of manufacturing at Crowe UK, has issued a stark warning to smaller suppliers in Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) supply chain who continue to suffer financial strain following a serious cyber attack earlier … Read More
Major Green Jobs Initiative in Wolverhampton Poised for Approval Monday, December 8, 2025 wolverhampton sixmilegreen greenjobs brownfield investment innovation sustainability manufacturing research training A significant initiative to convert brownfield land into a thriving hub for green technology jobs in Wolverhampton is on track to receive approval. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is expected to … Read More
Lloyds Bank Reassures Customers as Business Confidence Surges in October Saturday, November 22, 2025 lloyds businessconfidence economicoutlook manufacturing construction retail hiring inflation pricing ukeconomy Lloyds Bank has delivered a reassuring message to its business customers amid a notable rise in business confidence. According to October’s latest Lloyds Business Barometer, confidence has increased by eight points to 50%, … Read More