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The successful and well-attended WEAF’s Empowering Women in the Workplace event took place at Boeing Defence UK in Bristol. In a collaborative and safe environment, attendees heard from Ian McNeil, Engineering Director at Boeing Defence UK who shared invaluable...
Agratas Battery Manufacturing Facility Update Agratas’ landmark project in Somerset, to build the UK’s biggest battery facility, reached a significant development milestone on 25th June with the erection of steel for the first manufacturing building. Agratas has...
We're delighted to announce that this month's Member spotlight goes to Needles & Pins Aerospace Needles and Pins Aerospace Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke protective covers, acoustic insulation, and interior fabric solutions for...
Home | Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West The South West Cyber Resilience Centre is a police-led, academia-supported, not-for-profit business. It exists for the sole purpose of making South West businesses, charities, and the public sector safer online. The...
All you need to know as a small business about the new Procurement Act The Procurement Act went live February 2025. This act aims to drive greater efficiency, transparency and fairness in public sector procurement. Working with our Affiliated Chambers and the...
The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: What You Need to Know In October, the government launched Invest 2035, a green paper seeking industry feedback on key sectors for long-term industrial growth. After months of review, including expert insights and Business and Trade...
Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) to the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 11th June. The CSR outlines budgets set out for governmental departments, from the Home Office to Department of Health, and covers...
This news announcement is edited but can be viewed in full via the Department for Business and Trade here: On 17 June, Industry Minister Sarah Jones announced at Paris Air Show that UK aerospace will be boosted by more than £250 million funding for cutting-edge...
This news announcement is edited but can be viewed in full here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-aerospace-manufacturers-to-benefit-from-uk-us-trade-deal The US has committed to reducing tariffs on UK aerospace goods such as engines and similar aircraft...
The West of England Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Manufacturing Forum (WEAF) is a pivotal trade association supporting the growth of aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing in the South West. WEAF represents South West supply chain companies who make up one of...
The following excerpt was originally published on somerset.gov.uk, Somerset Council spends over £300 million each year on procuring and commissioning a wide range of services, goods and works. It is our responsibility to use this money in the best possible way to...
Colin Turner, CEO of WEAF, commented: “WEAF welcomes the publication of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The SDR outlines a bold shift towards rapid, innovation-driven transformation of UK defence. It emphasises a wartime pace of innovation, with increased...