Sunderland gets its Kicks: Nissan to invest £170m to build new hybrid SUV
Nissan will invest £170m to produce a new hybrid SUV at its Sunderland factory, contingent on the UK weakening its electric vehicle sales mandate requirements.
Mirror publisher to cut 220 editorial jobs as readers turn to AI summaries
Mirror publisher Reach is cutting 220 editorial jobs as declining online traffic and AI-generated summaries reshape audience consumption patterns for its news outlets.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its ‘next 3,000’ locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled a redesigned brand identity as the chain targets expansion to 3,000 locations, leveraging rapid growth since Blackstone’s acquisition in 2024.
Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
With inflation figures highlighting economic challenges, Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to demonstrate fiscal discipline ahead of the Budget in six weeks, as economists question whether spending rhetoric matches reality.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Spanish and Portuguese firms are rapidly adopting battery storage systems following a major blackout last year that caused widespread production losses and equipment damage across the region.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European companies are developing nanotechnology solutions for battery components to compete in the growing global battery market, though challenges from Chinese competitors persist.