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Chancellor praises JCB’s £100m hydrogen push during Staffordshire visit
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP was given a detailed update on JCB’s £100m investment into hydrogen engines and hydrogen-powered equipment during a recent visit to JCB’s Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire. Read more via The Manufacturer
Space Forge successfully launches ForgeStar®-1 – the UK’s first in-space manufacturing satellite
Space Forge has confirmed the successful launch and in-orbit communication with ForgeStar®-1, the UK’s first in-space manufacturing satellite, developed entirely in Wales. Read more via The Manufacturer
New BAE Systems’ digital engineering hub opens creating 150 new jobs in Coventry
BAE Systems has officially opened a digital engineering hub in the West Midlands which will develop talent to support UK submarine building and provide 150 jobs in the local area. Read more via The Manufacturer
British Steel trials delivery via fully electric HGV
British Steel has trialed using a fully electric HGV to deliver product to one of its customers. Read more via The Manufacturer
Lotus has ‘no plans’ to close Norfolk factory
Lotus has issued a statement saying it has ‘no plans’ to close its factory in Hethel, Norfolk, the home of Lotus Cars and Classic Team Lotus. Read more via The Manufacturer
Aston University and the MTC forge strategic partnership to drive innovation and industrial impact
Aston University and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have announced a strategic partnership designed to accelerate innovation and deliver transformative impact for UK manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer
