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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speaking at the Munich Security Conference on 14 February 2026, called for a strategic realignment of European security. The Prime Minister advocated for a transition from an overdependence on the United States toward a model of interdependence and a more robust European pillar within NATO. ...


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 ...


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