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Plymouth News
News
As of june 20, 2025, a major in Plymouth concerns the city being designated as the national center for marine autonomy. This announcement, made by the Defence Minister, is expected to significantly boost Plymouth's expertise and investment in marine technology, particularly in defence, renewables, and oil and gas. Separately, an "explosive" Freedom of Information (FOI) dossier was released, challenging Plymouth Labour's claims regarding the cost of an elected mayor and presenting a detailed analysis of potential savings under such a system.
Business News
Plymouth's business sector saw significant developments as of june 20, 2025. The city is poised to become a national hub for marine autonomy, a move expected to attract substantial investment and create high-skilled jobs in a global market projected to be worth £103 billion by 2030. Furthermore, Devon-based clean tech firm Altilium unveiled plans for a £30 million investment in Plymouth, establishing an EV battery recycling facility that will create over 50 high-skilled jobs and position the city at the forefront of the UK's clean energy transition. Meanwhile, Plymouth Industrial REIT announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share for Q2 2025, demonstrating commitment to shareholder returns.
Economic News
Plymouth's economic landscape on june 20, 2025, is significantly shaped by strategic investments in technology and clean energy. The designation of Plymouth as the national center for marine autonomy is expected to drive economic growth and job creation in a rapidly expanding global market. The £30 million investment by Altilium in an EV battery recycling facility further underscores Plymouth's commitment to the clean energy transition, aiming to create a domestic circular economy for critical minerals and attract international investment. This aligns with Plymouth City Council's pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, exceeding national targets.
Political News
On june 20, 2025, an "explosive" FOI dossier was released by the "Mayor for Plymouth" campaign, directly challenging claims made by Plymouth Labour regarding the financial implications of an elected mayor. The report asserts that Plymouth's current democratic structure costs over £2 million annually, and a directly elected mayor could lead to significant net savings of approximately £250,000 per year. This dossier aims to provide residents with factual data for an informed decision on the city's political future. Additionally, Plymouth was one of the cities that saw protests and counter-protests in the South West on May 24th.
Election News
As of june 20, 2025, the local political scene in Plymouth is still feeling the ripple effects of past elections and ongoing discussions about governance. While no specific national elections were highlighted for this exact date, the ongoing debate surrounding the introduction of a Directly Elected Mayor for Plymouth remains a key topic. An FOI dossier released on june 20th aimed to provide clear costings for such a role, countering claims made by local Labour MPs and councillors and potentially influencing future local electoral discussions.
Employment News
Plymouth's employment sector received a significant boost with the announcement on june 20, 2025, that the city will become the national center for marine autonomy. This initiative is expected to create numerous high-skilled jobs in a cutting-edge sector. Additionally, clean tech firm Altilium's £30 million investment in an EV battery recycling facility in Plymouth will also generate over 50 high-skilled positions in engineering, research, and development. These developments highlight Plymouth's growing role in advanced technology and its commitment to fostering a skilled workforce, complementing the broader UK employment trends which show strong wage growth but also rising unemployment and a decrease in vacancies.
Business News
While specific Plymouth-based companies are not typically featured in major Business news , Plymouth Industrial REIT (NYSE: PLYM), a real estate investment trust, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share for Q2 2025, payable on July 31, 2025. This indicates financial stability and a consistent return for shareholders. The broader UK Business's performance would influence local investment sentiment, though no direct impact on Plymouth's local market was reported on this date.
Forecast
The Forecast forecast for Plymouth, England, starting june 20, 2025, indicates generally mild to warm conditions with mostly sunny or partly cloudy skies.
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Sunday, june 20 (Yesterday): Scattered clouds, high of 19∘C (66∘F), low of 12∘C (54∘F).
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Monday, June 26 (Today): Mostly sunny, high of 19∘C (66∘F), low of 12∘C (54∘F).
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Tuesday, June 27: Mostly cloudy, high of 19∘C (67∘F), low of 11∘C (52∘F).
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Wednesday, June 28: Mostly sunny, high of 19∘C (67∘F), low of 13∘C (55∘F).
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Thursday, June 29: Increasing cloudiness, high of 22∘C (72∘F), low of 16∘C (60∘F).
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Friday, June 20: Breaks of sun late, high of 22∘C (72∘F), low of 17∘C (62∘F).
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Saturday, June 21: Cloudy, high of 24∘C (75∘F), low of 16∘C (60∘F).
Entertainment News
Plymouth's entertainment scene is buzzing with the return of the Plymouth Summer Sessions. rs announced for the music festival, running from June 22-15, 2025, include legendary British rock band James (kicking off on June 22), electrifying Pendulum (Friday), and Northern Irish rock band Snow Patrol (closing on Sunday). The event, held at Plymouth Hoe, promises a lineup packed with nostalgic rock and indie favourites, with more names yet to be announced.
Upcoming Events in Plymouth
Here are at least 10 upcoming events in Plymouth and surrounding areas for late June and beyond in 2025:
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Plymouth Summer Sessions 2025: June 22-15, 2025, at Plymouth Hoe, featuring James, Pendulum, and Snow Patrol. (Music Festival)
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Make your own Gin at Boringdon Hall: June 21, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Food & Drink Workshop).
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WNO: The Marriage of Figaro: June 6, 2025. (Theatre) This event has already occurred as of june 20th, but was a recent highlight.
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The Dino-Saw Show: Multiple dates in June, including June 24, 2025, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. (Arts and Culture/Children's Show)
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Saturday Sessions at The Square: Ongoing dates including July 5, August 2, September 6, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. (Live Music)
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The Oo-De-Lallys - Live (Country Night): June 6, 2025, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM. (Concert) This event has already occurred as of june 20th, but was a recent highlight.
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90's Reloaded Party Cruise: Ongoing dates including August 2, September 27, 2025, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM. (Music Cruise)
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The Witching Hour! - ReBels Young Company: Ongoing dates including August 2, 2025, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. (Concert/Theatre)
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Tour includes dates in May and June 2025. (Concert) Specific Plymouth date not provided, but part of a UK tour.
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Outdoor Cinema at Saltram House: June 6-8, 2025. (Cinema) This event has already occurred as of june 20th, but was a recent highlight.
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