The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have formalised a strategic partnership designed to overhaul the military recruitment pipeline and address persistent skills shortages across the UK’s defence sector. The agreement integrates the Jobcentre Plus network directly with military training and careers, providing tens ...
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant restructuring of the United Kingdom’s apprenticeship framework, aimed at accelerating the development of skilled personnel for major industrial and defence projects. Under the new reforms, the administrative process for updating apprenticeship standards and developing specialised short courses will be reduced ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has successfully conducted its inaugural Dragon’s Den event – a Defence and Dual Use Technology Showcase, a high-impact event designed to align UK innovators with private institutional investors. Hosted at Grant Thornton UK, the session featured ten selected small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) pitching their ...
Major General Matthew Jones OBE has been named as the next Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), a move confirmed by Defence Secretary John Healey following approval from His Majesty the King. Major General Jones, who will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, is scheduled to succeed the incumbent, ...
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