We cannot afford to let politics drown out the defence debate
As threats close in on British shores, the lessons of the Defence Procurement Conference must not be lost in Westminster’s power struggles The.
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Greater Birmingham needs to raise its voice
As Andy Burnham eyes a role reshaping government from Manchester, the West Midlands risks being left behind We are about to get a.
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Starmer’s resignation leaves Britain dangerously exposed at the worst possible time
With wars, tariffs and a stalled defence plan all demanding urgent attention, the country needs leadership, not a prolonged handover So, Keir Starmer.
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The UK’s maritime lifeline: why defence engagement matters more than ever
Why a conference in the Midlands put the sea front and centre The Naval Regional Command team for Wales, West England and the.
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Rising US inflation: West Midlands could soon feel the effects
America’s price problem and what it means for Britain’s industrial heartland The numbers behind the headlines Inflation in the US rose to 4.2%.
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The West Midlands has defence in its DNA
Birmingham’s inaugural Defence Procurement Conference drew more than 2,500 delegates – and the resignation of two senior ministers laid bare just how high.
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Westminster fiddles while Britain burns
From a bin-suited candidate in Manchester to broken aircraft carriers, our politicians are missing what really matters The by-election nobody asked for So.
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Resignations, responsibility and the reality of defence
When political turbulence overshadows a vital national conversation What a topical and remarkable 48 hours it was. Just as the Defence Procurement Conference.
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Defence procurement: Birmingham leads the charge for UK supply chain resilience
Buzzing conference floors and a U-turn on steel tariffs – the momentum behind UK defence manufacturing is real and Brum is at the.
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Wiping our heroes off the map
The Bank of England’s plan to remove Churchill, Turing and others from our banknotes is a statement about what kind of country we.