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US tariffs on Scotch whisky removed to boost trade for Scottish producers
The 10% tariff on Scotch whisky imports to the United States has been lifted, removing a significant barrier for the industry's most valuab…
Farnborough International Airshow secures £62.9bn in deals to boost UK economy by £10.8bn
The Farnborough International Airshow has generated £62.9bn in aircraft and engine orders during its first four days. This influx of busine…
Sheffield manufacturer Special Melted Products launches multi-million pound expansion
Special Melted Products is launching Project Vulcan, a major investment programme to establish the UK's first large-scale super alloy forgi…
Pubs, clubs and music venues in England to receive 20% business rates cut
From next April, nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues will see their business rates reduced by 20% as part of a £100m government…
Ministry of Defence awards £708m contract to accelerate UK combat air manufacturing
The government has extended its contract with BAE Systems to advance the development of next-generation combat air technologies, including …
Rolls-Royce secures order for 18 Trent XWB-97 engines from Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines has placed an order for 18 Trent XWB-97 engines to power its new fleet of aircraft. This agreement supports the continu…
UK biotech venture investment reaches five-year high of over £2bn
UK biotech companies secured £2.11bn in equity financing during the second quarter of 2026, marking the sector's strongest performance in f…
Emma Watson expands her independent boutique in Wavertree after two years of growth
After health issues forced a career change from her cleaning business, Emma Watson opened her boutique, Wardrobe Liverpool, on Mosspits Lan…
South Yorkshire's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre marks 25 years at the former Orgreave colliery site
The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has opened a new facility at the site of the former Orgreave colliery,…
Loganair orders ten all-electric aircraft for Scottish regional routes
Scottish airline Loganair has placed an order for ten Beta Technologies Alia CX300 electric aircraft to serve passenger and cargo routes. F…
Commercial aircraft deliveries reach eight-year high as global order backlog hits record levels
The UK trade association ADS reports that 673 commercial aircraft were delivered in the first half of 2026, a 13% increase on the previous …
UK biotech sector secures over £2 billion in venture capital during second quarter
UK biotech companies raised more than £2 billion in venture financing during the second quarter, marking a five-year high for the industry.…