Rolls-Royce to Invest US$398 Million in UK Manufacturing
The company said the program will expand capacity at sites in Derby, Bristol and other locations, while supporting thousands of skilled jobs and suppliers.
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, Rolls-Royce announced a £300 million investment to upgrade manufacturing and engineering facilities across the United Kingdom for aerospace and defence production.
- The firm has invested over £3 billion in the United Kingdom since 2023 and spent over £2.8 billion with domestic suppliers in 2025, demonstrating sustained commitment to UK infrastructure.
- Derby receives over £140 million for civil aerospace facilities, Bristol's military propulsion site gets over £90 million, with additional funding for Inchinnan, Rotherham, and Ansty to expand manufacturing capacity.
- UK Finance Minister John Healey called the move a "powerful vote of confidence" in Britain's economic stability, while CEO Tufan Erginbilgic said it reflects intent to support British engineering talent.
- Derby upgrades finish by 2028, Rotherham targets doubled turbine blade output by 2030, and Bristol work completes by 2031, positioning the company for long-term competitiveness in global aerospace and defence.
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Rolls-Royce commits £300m to UK sites
Rolls-Royce is investing £300 million across its UK manufacturing and engineering sites to increase capacity across its civil aerospace and defence operations. The programme includes more than £140 million for new engineering and manufacturing facilities in Derby, where its Civil Aerospace business is based. The work will also expand aftermarket support capacity and is expected […]
Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) Share Price Surges On £300 Million UK Manufacturing Investment, Eyes GBX1,515 Resistance
Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) shares climbed 1.41% to trade at GBX1,492, with the stock closing above its key moving averages and signaling persistent intraday buying strength. The company has committed £300 million to upgrade its manufacturing and engineering facilities across the United Kingdom, targeting improvements in its Civil Aerospace and Defence operations. The investment is structured […]
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John Healey says Rolls-Royce plans to invest an extra £300M in British factories
Rolls-Royce to invest US$398 million in UK manufacturing
British engine maker Rolls-Royce will invest £300 million (US$397.9 million) to build and upgrade manufacturing and engineering facilities in the UK for aerospace and defence, it said on Mond... Read more at The Business Times.
Rolls-Royce confirms £300million investment in major boost to UK production
Chancellor John Healey has confirmed that iconic British manufacturer Rolls-Royce will invest £300million into the UK.Speaking at Labour Party Conference, Mr Healey said the funding would go to its manufacturing bases in Derby, Bristol, Glasgow, Rotherham and Warwickshire.Chancellor John Healey added that the £300million investment would be invested in its British factories.He highlighted how industrialisation has boosted Rolls-Royce's Derby fac…
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