John Healey resigned as PM ‘too weak,’ says ex Defence Secretary Sir Gavin Williamson
West Midlands MP doesn’t pull any punches in his assessment John Healey resigned as Defence Secretary because the Prime Minister is “too weak”.
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West Midlands SMEs urged to seize defence sector opportunities as Starmer rushes to publish spending plan ahead of Nato summit
Region’s first dedicated procurement forum opens as £86bn defence investment confirmed and new cluster body launches West Midlands businesses are being urged to.
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History
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The weight we still carry from D-Day
Each June the anniversary pulls us back to the same stark truth, and it should The anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) on.
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West Midlands businesses urged to tap into defence sector growth
Procurement conference comes as government pledges to raise SME defence spending to £7.5 billion West Midlands businesses are being encouraged to seize a.
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Aviramp to help WWII veterans return to Normandy for D-Day commemorations
The firm will partner with Delta Air Lines and Best Defense Foundation for the fifth year of the Normandy Legacy Flight Telford-based aircraft.
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MoD contracts signal new era for SMEs ahead of Birmingham defence procurement summit
Thirteen UK firms win deals worth up to £4m as Defence Procurement Conference prepares to open access to defence supply chain With the.
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West Midlands manufacturers urged to seize defence spending boom
Major procurement conference is a turning point for regional firms hit by automotive decline Midlands manufacturers, particularly those in the automotive supply chain,.
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RAF’s West Mercian Wing trustees give £11,400 to boost cadet training
Funding will support drone technology, first aid and adventure training across 27 squadrons in 2026/27 West Mercian Wing trustees have approved £11,400 in.
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Armed Forces Minister backs landmark defence conference to unlock billions for SMEs
Birmingham’s first-ever defence procurement event to connect small businesses with MoD contracts totalling £7.5bn The Armed Forces Minister has urged British businesses to.
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Memorial in Tamworth honours ‘Staffordshire 3’ soldiers killed in Iraq
Ceremonies at Tamworth Castle Grounds will pay tribute to all Staffordshire Regiment soldiers lost since 1885 A bronze memorial honouring Staffordshire Regiment soldiers.