Improving your cyber security – the government’s ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme
Improving your cyber security – the government’s ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme
This week, the government launched a ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme. As previously noted, this scheme is the next stage on from the ’10 Steps to […]
Read moreAerospace, defence & space helping to boost UK productivity
Aerospace, defence & space helping to boost UK productivity
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released some more detail in how productivity has changed since 2008 across the main sectors […]
Read moreJobs, but what kind?
Jobs, but what kind?
The ever interesting ONS Monthly Economic Review was released yesterday, and alongside some detail on why productivity remains low (job creation in […]
Read moreWhy the American South Is Becoming a New Hub for the Aerospace Industry
Why the American South Is Becoming a New Hub for the Aerospace Industry
In a blog posted a few weeks ago, I outlined why Mexico is seen by some as the next big emerging aerospace […]
Read moreNew Government Security Classification Scheme goes live
New Government Security Classification Scheme goes live
Today, the new Government Security Classification Scheme (GSC) goes live. As a result, the whole of government will be changing the way […]
Read moreDefence most at risk from new Spending Cuts?
Defence most at risk from new Spending Cuts?
The FT leader this morning highlights the need for clarity around the next wave (ie post-election) spending cuts. The FT’s key concern […]
Read moreADS input to the new UK National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UK)
ADS input to the new UK National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UK)
Later this morning, the government will launch the Computer Emergency Response Team – UK (CERT-UK). CERT-UK is the UK’s national CERT and will be […]
Read more‘Cyber Supplier to Government’ scheme
‘Cyber Supplier to Government’ scheme
Today, a scheme was launched that enables UK cyber security suppliers to government to be able to reference this fact publicly, for example […]
Read moreAnalysis Highlights Future Optimism in Global Helicopter Market
Analysis Highlights Future Optimism in Global Helicopter Market
With the ADS Policy, Public Affairs & Media team visiting member company AgustaWestland today, it is worth highlighting some of the key […]
Read moreUS & UK labour market flexibility
US & UK labour market flexibility
The FT’s Robin Harding and Sarah O’Conner take a look at the US and UK labour markets in the FT today, noting […]
Read moreIncreased Aircraft production rates – Supply Chain risks?
Increased Aircraft production rates – Supply Chain risks?
At the start of the year, both Airbus and Boeing announced plans to increase their aircraft production rates significantly over the course […]
Read moreBudget 2014: Not the right type of growth
Budget 2014: Not the right type of growth
Yesterday’s Budget was always going to be an awkward mix between political positioning, policy ‘rabbits’ and economic finessing. Yet despite the good […]
Read moreBudget 2014: Underwhelming exports
Budget 2014: Underwhelming exports
Despite the rhetoric on supporting exports and the Government’s objective of doubling exports, the OBR’s new forecasts provide a rather bleak outlook. […]
Read moreBudget 2014: Boost to Business Investment?
Budget 2014: Boost to Business Investment?
One of ADS’ key concerns heading in to yesterday’s Budget was that the Government couldn’t take the recovery in Business Investment for […]
Read moreBudget 2014: More household debt, less savings
Budget 2014: More household debt, less savings
In its assessment of the economic health of the UK, the OBR has flagged up likely trends for consumers that should make […]
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