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UK’s Industrial Strategy: Key Takeaways

UK’s Industrial Strategy: Key Takeaways

by Emily Dimery | Jun 26, 2025 | Zero Emissions, Industry, Technology, Funding, Aerospace, Defence

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...
Getting Defensive – the spending review

Getting Defensive – the spending review

by Emily Dimery | Jun 19, 2025 | Industry, Funding, Aerospace

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...
£250m for green aerospace projects ahead of Industrial Strategy

£250m for green aerospace projects ahead of Industrial Strategy

by Emily Dimery | Jun 18, 2025 | Aerospace, Funding, Zero Emissions, Industry, Technology

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...
Announcement of new Hybrid-Electric VTOL programme

Announcement of new Hybrid-Electric VTOL programme

by Emily Dimery | May 15, 2025 | Industry, Technology, Aerospace, Defence

Vertical recently announced our hybrid-electric VX4 VTOL program — a new variant of our aircraft designed for missions that demand more range, payload, and resilience. Built on our all-electric VX4 and powered by Vertical’s world-class battery technology, the hybrid...
Government Maintains Commitment to Growth

Government Maintains Commitment to Growth

by Emily Dimery | Mar 17, 2025 | WEAF news, Aerospace, Industry

The UK government’s commitment to growth is gaining momentum, particularly in the defence sector and through support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).  In a significant announcement in February, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, revealed plans to...
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