March 18, 2016

Out of this world apprenticeships in space #NAW2016

Out of this world apprenticeships in space #NAW2016

The UK Space sector, growing at 7% per year, is at the cutting edge of exploring the universe and connecting people to […]

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March 17, 2016

High-tech opportunities with security apprenticeships #NAW2016

High-tech opportunities with security apprenticeships #NAW2016

The security sector offers the opportunity for diverse and exciting apprenticeships. Employing over 2,100 apprentices, 42% of UK security companies employ apprentices […]

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March 16, 2016

Powering ahead with cutting-edge apprenticeships #NAW2016

Powering ahead with cutting-edge apprenticeships #NAW2016

As National Apprenticeship Week rolls on, with events and celebrations taking place across the UK, ADS is celebrating the inspiring apprentices working in […]

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March 15, 2016

Aerospace apprentices – the future of flight #NAW2016

Aerospace apprentices – the future of flight #NAW2016

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week here in the UK, ADS will this week be profiling some of the fantastic apprentices of our […]

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March 14, 2016

ADS kicks off National Apprenticeship Week #NAW2016

ADS kicks off National Apprenticeship Week #NAW2016

National Apprenticeship Week kicks off today and thousands of people around the UK are already celebrating apprenticeships and the exciting career paths […]

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March 8, 2016

Big Data – Big Challenge

Big Data – Big Challenge

Big Data is a hot topic for businesses right now. With the ability to transform manufacturing, improve productivity and enable growth it […]

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February 29, 2016

Apprenticeship Levy: the facts so far

Apprenticeship Levy: the facts so far

‎With more than 9,000 apprentices employed across the UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries, our sectors are at the forefront of […]

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January 26, 2016

Generating growth: Aviation – a UK success story

Generating growth: Aviation – a UK success story

The Aviation sector – including airlines, airports, manufacturers and air navigation service providers – is a UK success story. The combined sector […]

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January 21, 2016

Attention all budding astronauts – launch a rocket!

Attention all budding astronauts – launch a rocket!

Whether you’ve always been fascinated by space or Major Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station has inspired you – now is […]

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December 22, 2015

‘Tis the season to celebrate spaceflight

‘Tis the season to celebrate spaceflight

  2015 has seen spaceflight propelled into the spotlight – the news today that SpaceX managed to land a booster rocket back on […]

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October 29, 2015

Farewell to Vulcan XH558 – The Spirit of Great Britain

Farewell to Vulcan XH558 – The Spirit of Great Britain

Yesterday saw the final ever flight of Vulcan XH558 – ‘The Spirit of Great Britain’. After a huge public fundraising effort some […]

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July 16, 2015

Celebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships

Celebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships

Yesterday evening, ADS hosted a successful reception at the Houses of Parliament – which celebrated the important role of apprenticeships across the […]

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March 19, 2015

MPs highlight the importance of science and innovation

MPs highlight the importance of science and innovation

The House of Commons cross-party committee of MPs specialising in science and technology have published a report which reinforces ADS’ call for […]

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March 18, 2015

Budget Build-Up: What’s in the red box?

Budget Build-Up: What’s in the red box?

Later today George Osborne will stand at the Despatch Box to deliver the final Budget of this Parliament. One question no one […]

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November 25, 2014

What is the UK’s security industry?

What is the UK’s security industry?

The UK’s security industry is diverse – 11,500 companies, providing products and services for everything from the response to the Ebola crisis, […]

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