August 6, 2024

A new government, one month on… ready for take-off!

A new government, one month on… ready for take-off!

Written by Andrew Cronin, Aerospace Policy Adviser In the wake of the economic challenges facing the UK as set out by the […]

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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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