M5 launches joint report setting out how to maximise the potential of UK manufacturing
M5 launches joint report setting out how to maximise the potential of UK manufacturing
This week ADS, alongside the trade associations representing the automotive, chemicals, food and drink and pharmaceutical manufacturers launched their first paper as […]
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What ADS Learnt at the 2021 Conservative Party Conference
What ADS Learnt at the 2021 Conservative Party Conference
This week the Conservative Party Conference returned for its first in-person conference since the successful 2019 General Election. The ADS Public Affairs […]
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What ADS Learnt at Labour Conference 2021
What ADS Learnt at Labour Conference 2021
Labour’s annual party conference took place this year in Brighton from 25-29 September. The ADS Public Affairs team attended to bring together […]
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A new Secretary General for ICAO at a critical time for industry
A new Secretary General for ICAO at a critical time for industry
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) plays a crucial role in the development of a safe and prosperous global aviation industry. On […]
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Managing Brexit with the Department for International Trade
Managing Brexit with the Department for International Trade
Last week, ADS hosted two webinars with the Department of International Trade (DIT) as part of our Managing Brexit series to provide […]
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Thoughts from the RUSI Combat Air Conference
Thoughts from the RUSI Combat Air Conference
RUSI’s annual Combat Air Conference confirmed what many in the defence sector had known for years; that ADS members have the ambition […]
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A New UK Research Agency
A New UK Research Agency
Earlier this week, the Commons Science and Technology (S&T) Committee invited Dominic Cummings, former Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister; Kwasi Kwarteng […]
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UK Space Sector Skills Survey results
UK Space Sector Skills Survey results
The UK Space Agency has released the Space Sector Skills Survey 2020, a research report produced in response to the strong growth […]
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DIT Launches plan to support the Space Sector
DIT Launches plan to support the Space Sector
This week a group of government departments led by the Department of International Trade (DIT) launched the Space Sector COVID Support Plan […]
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Winging It Podcast – 2021 Budget
Winging It Podcast – 2021 Budget
In the latest episode of our ADS Winging It Podcast, ADS Director of Policy Jonathan Hawkings talks to ADS Chief Executive Paul […]
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BEIS Committee explore the impacts of Brexit on the Aerospace sector
BEIS Committee explore the impacts of Brexit on the Aerospace sector
This week the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee held an evidence session examining emerging issues faced by businesses following […]
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EU Commission publishes draft adequacy decisions for the UK
EU Commission publishes draft adequacy decisions for the UK
ADS has been monitoring the progress of the EU’s data adequacy assessment of the UK for some time. Previous blogs have set […]
Read moreMPs debate ahead of the publication of the Integrated Review
MPs debate ahead of the publication of the Integrated Review
Yesterday MPs held a General Debate in the House of Commons on the Publication of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development […]
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Guest Blog: CAA Policy Director Tim Johnson
Guest Blog: CAA Policy Director Tim Johnson
Ahead of the ADS’ webinar on the Technical Implementation Procedure (TIP) on Monday, the CAA’s Policy Director Tim Johnson reflects on the […]
Read moreWhat the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement means for personal data
What the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement means for personal data
The new agreement between the UK and EU covers a huge range of issues, however, one thing that couldn’t be included was […]
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