Russell Downs defends deal with Spain’s Navantia as best outcome possible to keep Titanic maker’s yards alive
State-backed defence group to take control of four UK shipyards
UK government offers more generous terms on Royal Navy contract to Spanish defence group for ailing Belfast company
Defence group wants boost in Navy contract as it plans to buy Titanic shipbuilder out of administration
Ministers are trying to protect jobs at the struggling shipbuilder
Clock is ticking in search for buyers of 163-year-old Belfast landmark and three other works across UK
Shipping group hopes to conclude a deal for its yards within weeks but sees ‘no return likely for shareholders’
Interim executive chair says he has launched an ‘independent’ investigation
Shipbuilder needed to raise funds after ministers turned down £200mn guarantee request
Statement from Jonathan Reynolds leaves Titanic maker racing for private sector rescue
John Wood led rescue of Titanic shipbuilder but his departure is condition of new loan
Shipbuilder in emergency talks with Wall Street backer Riverstone
Labour government said to have decided granting debt guarantee would be ‘deeply irresponsible’
Ministers face whack-a-mole task with industrial job losses across UK
Belfast shipbuilder cites ‘ongoing discussion’ with auditors over revenue recognition for hold-up
Walkout threat at historic Belfast shipyard adds to woes of lossmaking company
UK chancellor ‘dragging feet’ over £200mn package for Belfast group
Reason behind ISSG’s rejection of offer is abundantly clear
Harland & Wolff says £1.6bn Royal Navy contract will help revive famous name and rejuvenate impoverished region
Harland & Wolff hit by supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures
Harland & Wolff’s project could increase UK’s capacity by a third
Harland and Wolff rescuer targets renewable energy projects as well as defence contracts
UK energy infrastructure group InfraStrata agrees deal to buy shipyard from administrators
H&W and Ferguson can bid on new contracts but without guarantees, warns Babcock
Deal throws potential lifeline to collapsed shipyards in Northern Ireland and Scotland
