News


  • Compliance readiness gap exposes scaling weakness

    Only 35% of UK cyber managers trust compliance scalability fully. IO’s research identifies a gap between general confidence and the ability to absorb expanding regulatory requirements.


  • Boeing sustainment contracts secure Scottish aerospace jobs

    Boeing has secured two RAF sustainment contracts worth £242.7 million. The agreements cover Poseidon and Wedgetail support, safeguarding more than 380 Scottish aerospace roles while creating further recruitment and apprenticeship opportunities.


  • Novo secures EU approval for oral Wegovy

    Novo Nordisk has secured European approval for oral Wegovy treatment. The tablet creates a second manufacturing route for its weight management franchise alongside injectable products.


  • HANZA consolidates Finnish manufacturing operations

    HANZA is consolidating Finnish manufacturing operations around its Oulainen site. Remaining Nivala and Sievi activities will continue independently following a management buyout.


  • Amcor secures RecyClass certification for recycled stretch films

    Amcor has secured RecyClass certification for selected recycled stretch films. The Bontite Sustane range provides traceable post-consumer recycled content, supporting customers preparing for 2027 UK Plastic Packaging Tax changes.


  • Europe’s first Firehawk helicopters enter production

    PZL Mielec has begun Europe’s first Firehawk helicopter production programme. Two Czech aircraft will support national response and the European Union’s RescEU fleet.


  • Volvo secures support for Ghent investment

    Volvo Cars has secured government backing for further Ghent investment. The agreement could support additional production programmes and reinforce the Belgian plant’s long-term role.


  • Moss expands live events capability with Sign Up acquisition

    Moss has acquired Sign Up Systems to expand live events. The deal adds patented extrusion and tensioning technology, specialist engineering expertise, and a Nottinghamshire production facility to the group’s global branded-experiences platform.


  • IQE wins m AI data centre wafer order

    IQE has secured a $14 million AI infrastructure wafer order. Production at Newport will support optical communications, storage, and connectivity within expanding data centre systems.


  • MM Packaging expands apprenticeship programme with new intake

    MM Packaging is recruiting apprentices across four key business functions. Its three-year programme combines practical experience with formal qualifications and has already led to permanent roles for nine recent apprentices.