November 15, 2024

Celebrating Maths Week England

Celebrating Maths Week England

This week (11-17 November 2024), we’re thrilled to support Maths Week England — a fantastic initiative encouraging students across the country to […]

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November 12, 2024

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation

Written by Paul Oxley, ADS Director of Government Relations and Policy This week marks an important event in the UK’s engineering calendar […]

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November 8, 2024

UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?

UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?

Written by George Dietz, ADS Economics and Data Adviser Ahead of International Trade Week (11-15 November) next week, we wanted to take […]

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November 5, 2024

Advanced Engineering provides backdrop to largest ever ADS Meet the Buyer

Advanced Engineering provides backdrop to largest ever ADS Meet the Buyer

103 suppliers registered to participate in last week’s Meet the Buyer, the largest of the event series organised by ADS 18 buyers […]

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November 1, 2024

Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition

Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition

Written by ADS Chief Economist Aimie Stone The Autumn Budget delivered this week was highly anticipated for several reasons; this was the […]

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October 29, 2024

The Importance of Human Rights and the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to Modern Companies

The Importance of Human Rights and the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to Modern Companies

Written by Brinley Salzmann, ADS Director – Overseas & Exports The whole subject of Human Rights is extremely broad and can be […]

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October 24, 2024

The Budget: How our sectors are the key to economic growth

The Budget: How our sectors are the key to economic growth

Written by Nathan Mathiot, ADS Head of Policy It is undeniable that this Government currently faces a significant financial challenge. Every fiscal […]

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October 22, 2024

The UK Defence ESG Charter: What it is and why it matters

The UK Defence ESG Charter: What it is and why it matters

Written by ADS ESG Executive, Jordan Croskery Background In January 2024, ADS launched the UK Defence ESG Charter. This milestone initiative for […]

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October 18, 2024

The  “Mandate for Change” shifts into high gear: a week of Government action 

The  “Mandate for Change” shifts into high gear: a week of Government action 

Written by George Dietz, ADS Economics and Data Adviser Following over 100 days in power, this week the Government launched a flurry […]

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October 11, 2024

A new unit to tackle regulatory barriers to innovation

A new unit to tackle regulatory barriers to innovation

Written by Nathan Mathiot, Head of Policy, ADS On 8 October 2024 the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology launched a new […]

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October 10, 2024

The Strategic Defence Review: ADS’ Submission

The Strategic Defence Review: ADS’ Submission

Written by ADS Defence Policy Adviser, Emma Baker Background: In July, the Prime Minister Commissioned a Strategic Defence Review, to be led […]

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October 9, 2024

ADS supports successful UK trade mission to Ukraine

ADS supports successful UK trade mission to Ukraine

Last week, ADS led a trade mission, on behalf of industry, to Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian Government as well as […]

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October 8, 2024

Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy

Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy

When Ada Lovelace published her thoughts on the “Analytical Machine” in 1842, she set into motion a legacy that continues to be […]

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October 4, 2024

Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched

Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched

Written by ADS Defence Director Samira Braund The Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) is a vital part of ADS’ engagement with Government on […]

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