Good News 
UK munitions manufacturing jobs increase by 50 per cent to rebuild domestic supply
The number of jobs in British weapons and ammunition manufacturing has risen by 2,000, bringing the total to 5,900. This expansion aims to …
Morrisons launches new apprenticeship scheme to help young people start retail careers
Morrisons has introduced the Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme, a two-year scheme offering paid work experience and training in areas such…
UK start-up raises £5m to help the Royal Navy track Russian submarines
A British start-up has secured £5m in funding to develop advanced underwater sensor technology for the Royal Navy. The system will assist i…
Welsh defence sector adds 1,000 jobs following increased government investment
New figures show that defence-supported roles in Wales have risen by 1,000 over the last year, reaching a total of 4,900. This growth is la…
Northern Ireland sees largest rise in disposable income across the UK
Real disposable income per person in Northern Ireland grew by 4.1% in 2024, the highest increase of any UK region. This growth was driven b…
Sixteen-year-old Ben O'Connor develops app to help farmers manage paperwork
After watching his family struggle with the rigid demands of dairy farming, 16-year-old Ben O'Connor from County Down has created an app to…
Elland-based retailer Time4Sleep transitions to employee ownership
The bed retailer has moved to an employee ownership trust, placing the future of the business in the hands of its 13 staff members. Employe…
UK exhibitions sector generated £11.7 billion for the economy in 2025
New research from the Events Industry Alliance shows that 1,154 exhibitions held across the UK last year supported 127,000 jobs and £11.7 b…
Northern Ireland farm profits exceed £1bn for the first time
Northern Ireland's farming industry saw profits rise by 36% in 2025, driven largely by record beef prices and strong performance in the dai…
Morrisons launches 1,000 apprenticeships to train new retail and craft specialists
Morrisons is introducing 1,000 new apprenticeships through its Fresh Start programme, offering training in retail leadership and traditiona…
Pocklington inventors to pitch water-saving device SealStop on Dragons' Den
Jason and Belle Richardson from Pocklington will appear on Dragons' Den to pitch their automatic shut-off valve, designed to reduce water w…
Film and TV productions contribute £166m to Glasgow's economy over five years
Glasgow has seen £166.1 million in direct local expenditure from film and television productions between 2021 and 2025. This revenue, gener…