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UK Manufacturing PMI: output falls at slower pace but market conditions remain weak overall
The start of the third quarter saw the UK manufacturing downturn show signs of easing. The rate of contraction in output slowed to its weakest in the current sequence of decline and business optimism rose to a five-month high. Read more via The Manufacturer
BAE Systems and Kongsberg strengthen defence partnership with new Norway agreement
BAE Systems and Kongsberg, two of Europe’s leading defence companies, are deepening their long-standing relationship through a new agreement that expands cooperation across both the maritime and air domains. Read more via The Manufacturer
Britannia Fire reports surge in production after shift to composite fire extinguishers
Norwich-based fire extinguisher manufacturer Britannia Fire has seen a 40% increase in production just one year after making the bold decision to stop producing traditional metal fire extinguishers and focus exclusively on its lightweight, environmentally-friendly P50 range. Read more via The Manufacturer
Professor Kerry Kirwan appointed new Dean of WMG
Professor Kerry Kirwan has been announced as WMG’s new Dean, effective 1 August 2025. He succeeds Professor Robin Clark, who was appointed Dean of WMG in October 2020. Read more via The Manufacturer
Former Porsche brand storyteller joins Bentley as new Head of Communications for EMEA
Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of Franziska Jostock as Head of Communications for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Franziska will have dual reporting lines into Richard Leopold, Regional Director, Europe, MEIA and UK, and Wayne Bruce, Chief Communications and DEIB Officer. Read more via The Manufacturer
