By Lt Col Stuart Crawford What does all this defence spending wrangling actually mean to the ordinary man or woman in the street? Most people are understandably more concerned about paying the bills, running a business, getting an NHS appointment or keeping food on the table than they are about defence procurement. YetContinue reading “The first duty of government is defence. So why is it stuck in the treasury in-tray?”
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Burberry backs away from climate goals — should small firms follow?
As Britain swelters through record-breaking heat, luxury fashion giant Burberry has quietly watered down its climate targets, raising fresh questions about whether corporate Britain is losing its appetite for net zero. But while global brands may be able to shift course when the pressure mounts, small businesses face a tougher reality: climate change isContinue reading “Burberry backs away from climate goals — should small firms follow?”
The ‘lost generation’ myth ignores a record surge in young entrepreneurs
Britain’s young people are being labelled as NEETs — Not in Education, Employment or Training — but the evidence suggests a very different story. While more than one million young people are currently outside work, education or training, a record 13.7% of 18–24-year-olds are actively starting businesses. Far from being a lost generation, theyContinue reading “The ‘lost generation’ myth ignores a record surge in young entrepreneurs”
Ukraine jet deal boosts UK jobs
Copyright and all rights reserved – .gov.uk Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs UK welcomes Sweden’s leadership in brokering new deal to supply Ukraine with fighter jets. Ukraine’s defence against Russian aggression will be strengthened through a major new fighter jet deal, with essential parts of theContinue reading “Ukraine jet deal boosts UK jobs”
UK and Ukraine strengthen defence medical cooperation during senior military medical visit
Major General Anatolii Kazmirchuk visited the UK to strengthen defence medical cooperation with Ukraine, including collaboration on training, research and front-line care. From: Cyber & Specialist Operations Command Major General Anatolii Kazmirchu. MOD Crown Copyright UK Defence Medical Command has welcomed Major General Anatolii Kazmirchuk, Surgeon General of the Medical Forces of the ArmedContinue reading “UK and Ukraine strengthen defence medical cooperation during senior military medical visit”