The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 01/10/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 01 October. UK vehicle production returns to growth as £1bn investment boost faces EU trade uncertainty Manufacturers face new data security risks as AI adoption accelerates Solent Freeport funds five innovation spaces for space, maritime and defence businesses Investment pays off as Pre-Met stamps out £500,000 new business haul Craftwood UK joins Made in Britain Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg