Jon Hughes
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UK food inflation reached an 18-month high in August. Higher interest rates and policy costs are driving household pressures, with shrinkflation now widespread across staples from chocolate to butter. Agronomics warns only food technology can provide long-term resilience.
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Nine in ten manufacturing workers report wasted time daily. The new data shows dissatisfaction, lost productivity, and weak adoption of technology across British industry.
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A CPiO study reveals how US trade tariffs are stalling sales, straining supply chains, and forcing UK manufacturers and logistics providers to rethink resilience strategies.
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Nine in ten critical infrastructure organisations suffered OT breaches. The study of 262 global OT security leaders reveals persistent gaps in monitoring and detection, with experts warning current measures are insufficient.
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Scientists pioneer new process and materials for advancing modern electronics.
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US electricity demand will hit unprecedented levels in 2025 and 2026, driven by data centres, electrification, and industrial build-out, according to the EIA.
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New data from Brookfield, Savills, and Analytiqa shows investors and developers stepping up in logistics real estate — but occupiers remain cautious as ESG, costs, and power shape demand.
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Australia will spend $1.1 billion on undersea drones. The investment accelerates maritime capability ahead of delayed AUKUS submarines.
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ASG TGM has installed a sixth Mazak VTC-800 machine. The £1.75 million investment includes a new 11,000 sq ft facility in Preston, reinforcing the company’s ability to deliver complex aerospace components to OEM and Tier 1 customers.
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BW Epic Kosan will install a 24-metre eSAIL®. The project marks a first for the company’s LPG fleet, with installation due in 2026.
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