Prestigious HR Industry Recognition for Wave Director
Durham-based water retailer Wave is celebrating a string of major award wins and recognition for its Director of People and Social Value. Over the last week, Jane Austin has been named in the HR Most Influential List 2026, as well as winning gold for Leader of the Year at the UK Employee...
Brookhouse Aerospace introduces new tech to support increased demand
Brookhouse Aerospace has introduced multiple new technologies to further enhance its production capabilities and efficiencies. Investment into new technologies, to the value of £165k, is part of the build-to-print aerostructures specialist’s drive to elevate excellence in the manufacture of composite and metallic components for aerospace and defence markets. New advanced...
New and novel: call for multi-domain autonomous systems
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory seeks early-stage novel and disruptive science and technology to advance defence robotics and autonomous systems. UKDI has launched a new Themed Competition: Novel Autonomy and Robotics Funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Over £1 million funding available across 2 stages Competition stage...
Meeting ISO 14001:2026: Utilising Cobots for Automating Sustainability
Environmental compliance has officially shifted from a corporate social responsibility tickbox to a core operational constraint. With the recent June 2026 changes to the ISO 14001:2026 environmental management standards, manufacturers and industrial facilities find themselves under a microscope. Businesses now face a strict transition window to adapt to requirements around...
Are you prepared for the next changes to UK Employment Law?
From October 2026, employers will face even greater responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The legal requirement to take 'reasonable steps' will be strengthened to require employers to take 'all reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment. This means businesses will need to demonstrate they are taking a proactive approach by: - Regularly assessing workplace...
Bryden Precision Engineering Increases Turning Capacity by 50%
Bryden Precision Engineering has announced a major increase in its turning capacity following a recent programme of investment in automation and machining technology. The Lancashire-based precision engineering specialist has increased its turning capacity by 50%, enabling the business to offer faster lead times and greater flexibility for customers requiring precision turned...
Over £4.6 billion invested in next-generation fighter jet with new international contract
The £4.6 billion contract awarded to industry joint venture Edgewing, (a venture between BAE Systems in the UK, Italian firm Leonardo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan) funded jointly by the three partner nations, will advance the next stage of the aircraft's design and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). Global...
