Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Within our 1700+ member companies, there is a growing cluster of specialist service providers covering a wide range of professional domains. They […]
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In case you missed it: Maximising Enterprise Value
In case you missed it: Maximising Enterprise Value
On September 22 2025, ADS members gathered for a working session to explore how to build enterprise value and navigate the investment […]
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Working with UK Public Financial Institutions
Working with UK Public Financial Institutions
Introduction The publication of the Spending Review, the Industrial Strategy and the Trade Strategy in June 2025 brought a range of financial measures […]
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Trade Strategy 2025
Trade Strategy 2025
On 26 June 2025, the government presented its Trade Strategy. Led by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (DBT), Rt […]
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Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy last year Businesses in the sector generated £100 […]
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ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2025
ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2025
Today we launch the UK Aerospace Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK aerospace sector faces ongoing challenges […]
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ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2025
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2025
Today we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK defence sector faces an […]
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‘De-risk defence’ to improve financing climate for defence sector
‘De-risk defence’ to improve financing climate for defence sector
New collaborative paper from leading industry bodies sets out clear priorities to enhance the financing environment for defence sector businesses It calls […]
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Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Key policy wins for ADS and our sectors within the Spring Statement: 1. Increasing the defence budget by £2.2 billion in 2025-26, […]
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Behind the numbers: What’s causing the UK’s commercial aircraft backlog and declining orders?
Behind the numbers: What’s causing the UK’s commercial aircraft backlog and declining orders?
With global aircraft deliveries declining and with orders too significantly down, ADS Aerospace Policy Adviser, Tom Oldham outlines the issues faced by […]
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Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on
Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on
One year on from the launch of our Access to Finance Guidance for the defence and security sectors, the document remains just […]
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Access to Finance: a barrier to growth?
Access to Finance: a barrier to growth?
ADS members consistently report ambition to grow, and the demand signals across all four of our sectors are strong. Conversations with Government […]
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Delivering Smarter Regulation
Delivering Smarter Regulation
Written by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee Enhancing the UK Regulatory Landscape to Foster Innovation, Investment and Growth The UK Government recently published […]
Read moreAccess to financial services in the UK: A guide for defence and security
Access to financial services in the UK: A guide for defence and security
The current geo-political environment, including ongoing conflicts, has thrown a spotlight on the necessity and value of maintaining a resilient and thriving […]
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ADS launch new ‘Finance Forum’ Special Interest Group
ADS launch new ‘Finance Forum’ Special Interest Group
ADS has launched a new Special Interest Group (SIG), the ADS Finance Forum, focusing on supporting and navigating the key finance and […]
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