January 31, 2024

The UK stands at a crossroads: ADS CEO addresses Annual Dinner

The UK stands at a crossroads: ADS CEO addresses Annual Dinner

Good evening, and thank you for joining us. I would particularly like to welcome our ADS members, Lords, Ladies, Ministers of the […]

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November 29, 2023

Innovation, investment, industrial strategy: the week that was

Innovation, investment, industrial strategy: the week that was

  The last fortnight in Westminster has been a busy one for our four sectors. This started with the publication of Professor […]

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October 20, 2023

Autumn Statement 2023 – Fostering an attractive business environment

Autumn Statement 2023 – Fostering an attractive business environment

On 22 November 2023 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, will present the Autumn Statement, which will provide an update on […]

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June 30, 2023

Millie Perrin Work experience blog

Millie Perrin Work experience blog

Blog written by Millie Perrin, an a-level student who joined ADS Chief Economist, Aimie Stone for a week of work experience.   About […]

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Placement experience at ADS

Placement experience at ADS

Blog written by James Wisbey, a Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at the University of York who joined ADS Head of Policy, […]

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June 20, 2023

A procurement system to secure the UK’s advantage

A procurement system to secure the UK’s advantage

As the final instalment of the Defence Equipment & Support Oral evidence session takes place in the House of Commons, our CEO […]

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June 5, 2023

UK Space Outlook 2023

UK Space Outlook 2023

The UK space sector is a world leader in a rapidly expanding global space economy with the opportunity to be at the […]

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May 16, 2023

ADS Industry Facts & Figures 2023 – launched!

ADS Industry Facts & Figures 2023 – launched!

Today we launch the ADS Facts and Figures document for 2023, showcasing 2022 data. The annual ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide […]

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March 23, 2023

What’s next for R&D Tax Relief?

What’s next for R&D Tax Relief?

Blog written by Jenny Tragner, Director and Head of Policy, ForrestBrown Following the Spring Budget, Jenny Tragner, Director and Head of Policy […]

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March 16, 2023

Integrated Review Refresh 2023

Integrated Review Refresh 2023

Written by Will Stone, MBDA secondee In the wake of a turbulent couple of years following the release of the Integrated Review […]

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October 17, 2022

New Chancellor– 17 October Statements

New Chancellor– 17 October Statements

THE NEW CHANCELLOR – JEREMY HUNT Appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer on Friday 14 October by Prime Minister Liz Truss, Jeremy […]

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Meet Public Affairs Advisor, Lewie Haar

Meet Public Affairs Advisor, Lewie Haar

Blog written by Lewie Haar, ADS Public Affairs Advisor.  My name is Lewie Haar and I am the new Public Affairs Advisor […]

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October 7, 2022

Conservative Party Conference 2022 Review

Conservative Party Conference 2022 Review

Written by Sam Sears, ADS Public Affairs Adviser Birmingham, home of the industrial revolution, was a fitting host for this year’s Conservative […]

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Labour
September 29, 2022

Labour Party Conference 2022 Review

Labour Party Conference 2022 Review

Written by Emma Evans, ADS Public Affairs Adviser Liverpool played host to this year’s Labour Party conference and saw the commitments to […]

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September 26, 2022

Improving ethnic diversity in the aerospace industry

Improving ethnic diversity in the aerospace industry

Last week, colleagues from Airbus, Atkins, MBDA and Rolls-Royce met to celebrate and champion ethnic diversity in the aerospace industry. Breaking Boundaries […]

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