The ‘Year of the Goat’ – China’s critical 2015, and the UK’s industrial approach
The ‘Year of the Goat’ – China’s critical 2015, and the UK’s industrial approach
As millions (if not billions) of people around the world today celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Goat, the level of […]
Read moreInvest in Growth – ADS’ Election Manifesto
Invest in Growth – ADS’ Election Manifesto
The next government will face some very tough decisions, on public finances and sustaining growth. But whatever the outlook, it will have choices. ADS […]
Read moreFrom a two-speed Europe, to a no-speed Europe
From a two-speed Europe, to a no-speed Europe
On Monday, I wrote that a no-speed Europe was one significant drag on the oil price. Today, the Eurozone has reported -0.2% […]
Read moreIt’s the economy, stupid.
It’s the economy, stupid.
It’s a hackneyed phrase these days. But with General Election campaigning unofficially kicking-off today, it’s worth taking at economy to understand the […]
Read moreSecurity Innovation & Demonstration Centre launched
Security Innovation & Demonstration Centre launched
Yesterday, Home Office Ministers launched the new Security Innovation and Demonstration Centre (SIDC). ADS has been leading the development of the Centre […]
Read moreChicago Convention at 70: Recurring Themes & Shifting Priorities at ICAO
Chicago Convention at 70: Recurring Themes & Shifting Priorities at ICAO
This December marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the ‘Convention on International Civil Aviation’ – otherwise known as the Chicago […]
Read moreWhat does the ISC’s report mean for the security sector?
What does the ISC’s report mean for the security sector?
On Monday, the Home Secretary gave a speech on the terrorist threat to the UK. In this speech, she indicated a number […]
Read moreWhat 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, […]
Read moreHome Secretary’s speech on counter terrorism
Home Secretary’s speech on counter terrorism
Counter terrorism is dependent on a successful public-private partnership. This morning, ADS was invited to attend the Home Secretary’s speech on counter […]
Read more‘E for Experimental’: The CAA consults on General Aviation
‘E for Experimental’: The CAA consults on General Aviation
As part of the government’s on going ‘Red Tape Challenge’, the CAA have this week announced a consultation into proposed changes to […]
Read morePolice Procurement Consultation – ADS response
Police Procurement Consultation – ADS response
On Friday 24 October, ADS submitted a response to the Home Office Police Efficiency Team’s informal consultation on Possible Criteria for Mandating Police […]
Read moreSpace Flight in the UK: Barriers and Solutions
Space Flight in the UK: Barriers and Solutions
With the recent news that Virgin Galactic has received FAA approval to enter the final phase of their test flight programme, the […]
Read moreSecurity industry supporting Ebola crisis response
Security industry supporting Ebola crisis response
The UK’s security industry is supporting the international response to the Ebola crisis. For example, The technology of Andover-based Bioquell UK Ltd, […]
Read moreSynergies between Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime
Synergies between Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime
Today, the Home Office announced that plans to review the structure of counter terrorism policing – in particular whether responsibility for CT […]
Read moreCyber insecurity – what to do about it?
Cyber insecurity – what to do about it?
Hardly a week – if not day – seems to go by without a serious vulnerability emerging in the systems used by […]
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