ADS #SMEsuccess
ADS #SMEsuccess
#SMEsuccess is a campaign to highlight the contribution of SMEs to the UK’s industrial landscape and how, through industrial strategies, they are: […]
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European Defence Action Plan Published
European Defence Action Plan Published
Yesterday, the European Commission published its European Defence Action Plan (EDAP). The EDAP is closely linked with and complementary to the Global […]
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Investigatory Powers Bill receives Royal Assent
Investigatory Powers Bill receives Royal Assent
Today the Investigatory Powers Bill received Royal Assent – thus becoming the Investigatory Powers Act. The new legislation brings together and updates […]
Read morePrison Reform White Paper
Prison Reform White Paper
On 03 November, the Ministry of Justice issued a white paper[1] on prison safety and reform. The paper is a summary of […]
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CBRN Symposium held at Defence Academy
CBRN Symposium held at Defence Academy
On 08 and 09 November, the MOD’s Defence Academy in collaboration with CBRN-UK hosted the 19th annual International CBRN Symposium at Shrivenham. This […]
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Updated guidance for police procurement of body worn video devices
Updated guidance for police procurement of body worn video devices
On 04 November, the government published its updated technical guidance for police forces when procuring and deploying Body Worn Video (BWV) devices. […]
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National Cyber Security Strategy launched
National Cyber Security Strategy launched
Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, launched the UK’s new National Cyber Security Strategy – unveiling a £1.9 billion plan for […]
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UK partnership with Boeing takes its next step in a visit to Seattle
UK partnership with Boeing takes its next step in a visit to Seattle
• Thirty-seven suppliers, ranging from SMEs to UK-based multinationals, attended the UK Supplier Conference at Boeing, Seattle • Visit included briefings on […]
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Debate on the address – Security and Prosperity
Debate on the address – Security and Prosperity
Last week, during the Queen’s Speech, safeguarding national security was flagged as a priority. During the debate on the address yesterday Rt […]
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Preparatory Action: Towards an EU-funded Defence Research Programme
Preparatory Action: Towards an EU-funded Defence Research Programme
The security landscape across Europe has undoubtedly changed over the past decade and it continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In […]
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Vox interviews Ash Carter: are the lines of military deterrence blurring?
Vox interviews Ash Carter: are the lines of military deterrence blurring?
Max Fisher at Vox has interviewed US Defence Secretary Ash Carter on the changing nature of military deterence. The shorter video from […]
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#ExportingisGREAT week
#ExportingisGREAT week
This week, UKTI hosted Exporting is GREAT week – a series of events across the UK to inspire and encourage businesses to […]
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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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Agile & Responsive – An overview of the UK Security sector
Agile & Responsive – An overview of the UK Security sector
Over the past couple of decades, technology has rapidly and fundamentally changed the way that we live. Ten years ago, only a […]
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Priorities for strengthening the UK’s global competitiveness
Priorities for strengthening the UK’s global competitiveness
This week’s ADS Annual Dinner provided an excellent opportunity to set out our priorities for the coming year. At the dinner we […]
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