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PRESS RELEASE : NHS red tape blitz delivers game-changing new cancer treatment [June 2025]

The press release issued by the Department of Health and Social Care on 10 June 2025.

Patients to benefit from new era in cancer treatment, as the government slashes red tape to unleash life-saving innovation.

NHS patients will be the first in Europe to benefit from a ground-breaking, non-invasive liver cancer treatment, as the government’s Plan for Change slashes burdensome red tape and drives innovation, establishing Britain’s role as a medical technology powerhouse.

Using ultrasound technology, the device – developed by US-based company HistoSonics – destroys tumours without surgery, scalpels or radiation, with minimal damage to surrounding organs.

Patients stand to benefit from faster recovery times, potentially greater survival rates, fewer potentially dangerous complications and fewer hospital stays – helping to cut waits for others – all marking a new era in cancer treatment.

Ongoing research is exploring its potential to transform treatment for other hard-to-reach tumours, including kidney and pancreatic cancers, bringing hope to even more NHS patients in the future.

Treatment is delivered through a single short session – potentially taking no longer than 30 minutes – with limited or no pain, a quick recovery and can be performed as a day case.

As the government busts the bureaucracy holding back public services and stifling innovation, Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting granted authorisation for controlled early access to the device through an unmet clinical need authorisation. Available through the UK’s Innovative Devices Access Pathway programme, a government-funded scheme to get cutting-edge health innovations to the market much quicker, NHS patients can benefit from technology years earlier than planned.

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said:

Bureaucracy has become a handbrake on ambition, stopping innovation in its tracks and holding our health service back.

But through our Plan for Change, we are slashing red tape, so game-changing new treatments reach the NHS front line quicker – transforming healthcare.

Regulation is vital to protect patients. However, as the pace of innovation ramps up, our processes must be more agile to help speed the shift from analogue to digital.

Our common sense approach to regulation will streamline approval processes so countless more patients are liberated from life-limiting conditions.

The technology, called histotripsy, is being debuted at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with the first NHS patients being treated using the game-changing device this summer. The technology was procured and installed thanks to a generous donation to the University of Cambridge from the Li Ka Shing Foundation, which has been a longstanding supporter of cancer research at the university.

Professor Deborah Prentice, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, said:

Through his longstanding support of cancer research at Cambridge, Sir Ka-shing Li continues to make a significant impact on outcomes for cancer patients.

Cutting-edge technology such as this histotripsy machine allows Cambridge to remain at the forefront of understanding and treating cancer, a position we aim to strengthen further with Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

The government’s Plan for Change is focused on securing the UK’s position as a global tech powerhouse, including in healthcare, which fosters innovation to transform the lives of working people and deliver a decade of national renewal.

The move delivers on the government’s commitment to tackle bureaucracy blocking investment and regulatory complexity that has previously stifled growth.

Roland Sinker, Chief Executive of Cambridge University Hospitals, said:

Histotripsy is an exciting new technology that will make a huge difference to patients.

By offering this non-invasive, more targeted treatment we can care for more people as outpatients and free up time for surgeons to treat more complex cases.

The faster recovery times mean patients will be able to return to their normal lives more quickly, which will also reduce pressure on hospital beds, helping us ensure that patients are able to receive the right treatment at the right time.

We are delighted to be receiving this new state of the art machine.

Fiona Carey, co-chair of the Patient Advisory Group for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and kidney cancer patient with advanced disease, said:

This is seriously good news. A new, non-invasive option to treat these cancers is very welcome indeed.

For patients for whom ordinary surgery is no longer an option, this could make all the difference.

James Pound, Interim Executive Director, Innovation and Compliance at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, said:

This is a strong example of smart, agile regulation in action. Working closely with partners through the Innovative Devices Access Pathway, we’ve shown we can get promising technologies to patients faster – without compromising safety.

It’s a major step forward for patients with liver cancer and shows how the UK can be a frontrunner in supporting responsible innovation that meets real clinical need.

June 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : Keir Starmer meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte [June 2025]

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 9 June 2025.

The Prime Minister hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Downing Street this afternoon.

The Prime Minister began by updating on the UK’s new NATO-first Strategic Defence Review, announced last week, which underscored the UK’s steadfast commitment to the Alliance.

NATO was vital to the security of working people in the UK and had been the cornerstone of Euro-Atlantic peace and security for more than eight decades, the Prime Minister added.

Turning to the upcoming summit in The Hague, the leaders agreed that NATO was more united than ever, but Allies still needed to go further and faster to ensure stability and security and reinforce defence industries for the future.

The NATO Secretary General said that approach had been brought to life for him during his visit to Sheffield Forgemasters earlier in the day, where he had heard from a man who had faced losing his job, but through a new government contract for the production of artillery barrels for the first time in almost two decades, was now training his team in a skillset that could have been lost.

That exemplified the importance of embracing rapid innovation, while fostering the skills and lessons learned across the past 80 years, the leaders agreed.

The leaders also discussed future funding proposals for NATO and underscored the importance of going further to step up on national resilience and protect critical national infrastructure. The Prime Minister welcomed the Secretary General’s focus on ensuring the Alliance was fit for the future.

The leaders looked forward to speaking again at the upcoming G7 summit.

June 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : UNOCA’s role in early warning, preventive diplomacy and regional coordination is more vital than ever – UK statement at the UN Security Council [June 2025]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 9 June 2025.

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNOCA.

First, the United Kingdom welcomes Gabon’s continued progress toward democratic governance and commends SRSG Abarry’s support for a credible, inclusive and transparent transition.

The peaceful conduct of the April 2025 presidential elections was a positive step and we are encouraged by Gabon’s readmission to the African Union. The legislative and senatorial elections in September will be an important milestone.

And we encourage the government of Gabon to remain committed to transparency and due process as they look to deliver for the Gabonese people.

Second, the United Kingdom remains concerned by ongoing violence in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions and its impact on civilians. We note that UNOCA is well-placed to support a Cameroonian-led dialogue and resolution to the conflict.

We also note that the long-standing crisis in the Lake Chad Basin is affecting Cameroon’s Far North region, with government forces fighting Boko Haram and Islamic State.

Given the cross-border nature of this threat, we urge greater regional cooperation through the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the Multinational Joint Task Force.

Third, we recognise the completion of Chad’s political transition. We welcome the increased representation of women and the increased diversity of the National Assembly.

But we note concern at reports of corruption, harassment and the intimidation of opposition parties during the electoral process. We urge Chad to increase political and media freedoms to ensure a more peaceful, pluralistic, and transparent democracy.

Finally, President, the United Kingdom maintains its steadfast support for the work of UNOCA and its good offices. UNOCA’s role in early warning, preventive diplomacy, and regional coordination is more vital than ever.

We encourage continued collaboration with ECCAS and other regional actors to address cross-border threats and promote sustainable peace for the region.

June 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : Appointment of Axel Heitmueller as the PM’s Expert Adviser on Health [June 2025]

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 9 June 2025.

Axel Heitmueller has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Health.

The Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser will advise ministers and drive forward the Government’s vision for health and social care.

Axel brings with him extensive experience working in the healthcare sector as CEO of Imperial College Health Partners and Executive Director of Strategy at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Hospital.

June 20, 2025
NEWS STORY : Axel Heitmueller Named Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Health

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Axel Heitmueller has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s new Expert Adviser on Health, Downing Street confirmed today. The move signals a renewed focus on innovation, integration and preventive care as the government seeks to overhaul NHS delivery and tackle deep-rooted issues across the health and social care system. Heitmueller, a respected figure in healthcare strategy, currently serves as CEO of Imperial College Health Partners and was previously Executive Director of Strategy at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. He will work directly with ministers to support the government’s ambitions for reform, particularly in areas like system-wide innovation, data use and public health outcomes.

Born in Germany in 1974, Heitmueller has built his career in the UK and is known for his emphasis on data-driven decision-making and cross-sector collaboration. His appointment reflects growing recognition that the NHS needs fresh leadership to address long-standing inefficiencies and rising demand. With the government under pressure to deliver tangible improvements before the next election, Heitmueller will play a key role in shaping a health strategy that aims to be both ambitious and achievable.

June 20, 2025
NEWS STORY : Palestine Action Attack UK Aircraft Being Used in Counter-ISIS Operations

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Palestine Action have claimed responsibility for an attack on two British military aircraft at Brize Norton which were being used in counter-ISIS operations. The RAF said that they “condemned vandalism of Royal Air Force assets” and added:

“Our armed forces represent the very best of Britain. They put their lives on the line for us, and their display of duty, dedication and selfless personal sacrifice are an inspiration to us all. It is our responsibility to support those who defend us.”

Recent documentary evidence suggests that the attacked aircraft were supporting counter-ISIS operations.

June 20, 2025
NEWS STORY : Sir John Major Warns UK Standards in Public Life Are “Being Eroded” in Stark Nolan Anniversary Speech

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Former Prime Minister Sir John Major delivered a powerful and unsparing assessment of the current state of British public life on Thursday, accusing successive governments of allowing ethical standards to decline and warning that public trust in institutions is in danger of slipping beyond repair. Speaking at the Institute for Government’s conference marking 30 years since the establishment of the Committee on Standards in Public Life and the Nolan Principles, Major said Britain’s long-standing reputation for clean governance had been “slowly eroded” by years of scandal, political misconduct and a failure to enforce proper standards.

“It is in our national interest to regain that reputation,” he said, before listing a series of high-profile failures: from the ‘Partygate’ scandal and political lobbying controversies to a wider culture of bullying and misconduct.

Sir John, who founded the Nolan Committee in 1994 following the “cash for questions” scandal, argued that the seven principles of public life — selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership — remain essential but are too often ignored. “The vast majority of public servants obey them. But a minority does not — and when that happens, there must be consequences,” he said. “Too often, there are none.”

In a series of pointed criticisms, the former Conservative leader highlighted the resignation of two senior ethics advisers under Boris Johnson and the growing cynicism towards public institutions, which he said now includes Parliament, the Church, the Police, and even the media. “This is not healthy,” he warned.

Major reserved some of his strongest words for the government’s approach to advisory bodies and ethics watchdogs. He criticised ministers for “ignoring” or “watering down” reports from standards bodies and accused them of using “words of which any Circumlocution Department would be proud” to deflect criticism while rejecting reform.

While he praised the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Interests as a valuable check, he questioned whether the role should be made statutory — and ultimately advised against it, despite past attempts by prime ministers to abolish the position. “Their successors are likely to understand that an adviser with powers can spare stress to prime ministers,” he quipped. Turning to appointments, Major said bodies like ACOBA — which oversees post-government jobs for ministers and civil servants — need statutory powers to enforce their guidance. “Lord Pickles is right,” he said, referencing the former ACOBA chair’s warning that the current system has “no demonstrable or tangible deterrent.”

He also called for tougher scrutiny of House of Lords appointments, criticising the lack of oversight for political nominees and arguing that too many recent peerages had failed the “democratic smell test.” He said it was time to stop appointing peers who were “unsuitable for the work, or unwilling to do it.”

On political funding, Major raised concern about growing dependence on ultra-wealthy individuals and the risk of foreign interference, citing recent reports of an American billionaire’s interest in funding a UK party. “One man, one vote must not be supplanted by one man and his money,” he said, warning that democracy must not be for sale “to the highest bidder.” He also referred to Trump’s “billionaire chorus.”

He also criticised the leaking of policy announcements to the press before they reach Parliament, branding it “disrespectful” and corrosive to the authority of the legislature. While acknowledging the government’s pledge to establish a new ethics commission, Major advised they stick to strengthening the Nolan system instead. “My very friendly advice to the Prime Minister would be to stiffen up Nolan — and leave the ethics proposal where it is!”

In closing, Major struck a sombre but resolute tone: “We need to demonstrate to the people of our own country – and far beyond – that the Nolan principles… are effective and, where not, put measures in place to enforce them. Once we do that, we begin to restore trust and – with it – faith in politics.”

June 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : Fairer system for debt collection to boost protections for financially vulnerable [June 2025]
The press release issued by the Ministry of Justice on 9 June 2025.

Government to consult on regulation of enforcement sector as well as increase protections for those facing debt enforcement action and raise fees recoverable by bailiff firms.
- Three-pronged package of measures to deliver a fairer system of debt enforcement
- Plans to improve independent regulation of the enforcement industry to boost oversight
- Number of doorstep visits by bailiffs to be reduced to limit unfair build-up of fees
New reforms to the enforcement sector will protect the financially vulnerable and give those facing debt greater opportunity to settle at the earliest and cheapest stage possible.

Setting out plans to overhaul to the way sector operates, the Government today (Monday 9 June) outlined it will:
- Consult on plans for greater regulation of bailiff firms, including oversight from an independent body accountable to Parliament.
- Encourage earlier and cheaper settlement of debt, reducing the number of “doorstep visits” and avoiding the accumulation of enforcement fees.
- Increase fees bailiff firms can collect for the first time since 2014 to ensure a sustainable sector while better supporting people in debt. The threshold which bailiff firms can charge an additional fee will also be raised to reduce the number of people in debt paying this additional fee.
Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services Minister Sackman, said:

Debt recovery must be fair to everyone. If you’re an organisation or individual who is owed money you should be able to get it back. And if you fall into debt you should be treated fairly and supported to get back on your feet.

That is why we are reforming the enforcement sector – to safeguard debtors and creditors alike whilst building a more sustainable system.

The consultation launched today also seeks views on the role an independent statutory regulator should play in enforcement. This includes how the regulator could work with other regulatory bodies, and how it would be held to account by the Government.

While most bailiff firms have already signed up to the Enforcement Conduct Board’s voluntary accreditation scheme, the government proposals would see all bailiff firms regulated to the same standards and overseen by the same independent body, ensuring greater protections for vulnerable people.

To reduce the number of doorstep visits and help prevent people from falling into more debt through accrued enforcement fees, reforms will increase the minimum notice period which must be given before enforcement officers can visit those in debt to 14 days (from seven) – and to 28 days if requested by a debt advisor.

This will give people more time to access debt advice, and/or set up a payment agreement.

To support a fair, viable, and effective enforcement system, the fees bailiff firms can collect from those facing action will be uplifted by 5%. This is the first fee increase since 2014 and reflects the impact of rising costs on bailiff firms. To protect the interests of financially vulnerable individual, it will be made clear that creditors should not share the profits made from the use of bailiff firms and the charging of fees.

Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE said:

These reforms will help make sure those facing the enforcement system are properly protected and supported in dealing with their debts – and we won’t just stop here.

We will shortly be consulting on improvements to council tax administration including the way council tax is collected and enforced, so people can have their say in delivering a fairer system to support both vulnerable households and local councils.

Background information
- The Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) was established in 2022, tasked with providing voluntary, independent oversight of the sector to ensure fair treatment for every party facing enforcement action
- The Government is consulting on how to ensure that there is independent oversight of firms that employ enforcement agents and High Court Enforcement Officers to enforce debts using the Taking Control of Goods procedure in England and Wales. The consultation will run for six weeks. Responses will inform legislation to be brought forward as soon as parliamentary time allows
- As set out in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Regulation Action Plan, when regulation is designed well it can be an essential tool to promote growth and investment and protect the public. We will introduce independent statutory regulation of the sector in line with the objectives in the Action Plan, and our work across Government to cut the administrative costs of regulation by 25% by the end of parliament
- The threshold above which bailiff firms can charge an additional percentage fee will be raised by 24%. Currently, an additional one-off fee of 7.5% of any debt over a set threshold can be recovered by bailiff firms if the debt reaches the enforcement (visit) stage. The 24% rise to this threshold will rebalance these fees in line with inflation and reduce the number of people in debt paying the additional fee
- The reforms to the regulations about when fees can be recovered and uplifts to the fees and thresholds will be implemented when parliamentary time allows
June 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : Woman invented business to claim Covid loan then sent money to Poland [June 2025]
The press release issued by the Insolvency Service on 9 June 2025.

Jagoda Rubaszko guilty of fraud after inventing a business to apply for a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan which she then sent to bank accounts in Poland.
- Rubaszko invented a business to get a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan – which was paid out to five bank accounts in Poland
- She told Insolvency Service investigators a man called Daniel told her how to apply for the loan – but provided no evidence he exists
- Sentenced to six-month curfew and 18-month suspended sentence
A woman who pretended to run a business to secure a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan has been sentenced for fraud following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

Jagoda Rubaszko, 37, of Old Ruislip Road, Northolt, invented an administrative service business which she falsely claimed had a turnover of £210,000.

In reality, she had no business – and the £50,000 loan she received was sent to five separate bank accounts in Poland.

Rubaszko told investigators she had been contacted by a man called Daniel who told her how to apply for the loan, and to declare herself bankrupt to avoid having to repay it.

Rubaszko was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, for fraud by misrepresentation at Isleworth Crown Court on 5 June 2025.

She will be tagged and under curfew between 7.30pm and 6am every day for six months, and must complete 175 hours of unpaid work.

The Insolvency Service is seeking to recover the fraudulently obtained funds under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Mark Stephens, Chief Investigator at the Insolvency Service, said:

Jagoda Rubaszko claimed to be a business director, but she had no business at all. She invented a turnover of £210,000 even though her bank accounts showed no business dealings.

She invented a man called Daniel, who she has blamed for her actions, claiming he had told her to apply for the loan, and she believed she’d get away with this by declaring herself bankrupt.

What is definitely real, is that she took money which was meant to help businesses during a difficult period, and sent that funding off to the bank accounts of five men in Poland.

As a result, reality has now caught up with her.

Rubaszko applied to a bank for a Covid Bounce Back Loan on 26 April 2021, which was approved on 28 April 2021 and paid into her bank account.

In the application, she claimed she had been operating a business since 1 March 2020 and had a turnover of £210,000. But investigations into Rubaszko’s finances showed her tax returns were no higher than £15,100 each year between 2019 and 2021.

In a prepared statement, Rubaszko claimed to have been contacted by a man called Daniel, who told her how to apply for the loan, and to declare herself bankrupt to avoid repaying it.

But Rubaszko admitted she had never met Daniel, even though she said she paid him a £17,500 commission for his ‘help’ after receiving the £50,000.

Her bank records showed no such payment was made – instead, 22 smaller payments up to £11,690 were made to five individual bank accounts in Poland over a two-month period.

After declaring herself bankrupt, Rubaszko was subject to a 10-year Bankruptcy Restrictions Undertaking (BRU) on 12 May 2023. The BRU prevents her from managing a limited company until 2033.

Further information
- Jagoda Rubaszko is of Old Ruislip Road, Northolt. Her date of birth is 18 September 1987.
June 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : First meeting of defence industry body to forge new partnership and industry mobilisation [June 2025]
The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 9 June 2025.

Defence Secretary John Healey co-chairs the first Defence Industrial Joint Council meeting today, bringing together defence firms, trade unions and investors to forge a new partnership aimed at improving warfighting readiness, driving innovation and boosting British jobs.
- Defence Secretary to co-chair inaugural Defence Industrial Joint Council meeting at Hadean’s London headquarters.
- Council members include primes, tech companies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), trade unions and investors, bringing diverse defence industry expertise from all across the UK to the heart of defence decision-making.
- Focus on delivering the Government’s Plan for Change by driving jobs and prosperity through a new partnership with industry and driving procurement reforms, marking start of London Tech Week and following launch of the Strategic Defence Review.
The UK’s drive to improve warfighting readiness and turbocharge defence innovation will be the focus of the first ever meeting of the Government’s new Defence Industrial Joint Council (DIJC) today – bringing together Ministers and defence firms of all sizes with trade unions and investors.

Co-chaired by the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey and Dr. Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive Officer at BAE Systems, the meeting comes at a significant moment for defence, following the publication of the Government’s Strategic Defence Review and in the lead-up to the Defence Industrial Strategy’s publication this summer.

Industry, innovators and investors will benefit from the new partnership with UK Defence, enabling better decision-making and communication between the MOD and its industry partners, boosting British jobs and national security, underpinning the Government’s Plan for Change.

This comes as the Prime Minister made the historic commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of UK GDP by April 2027, recognising the critical importance of military readiness in an era of heightened global uncertainty.

Closer collaboration with the defence industry was a key focus of the Strategic Defence Review, which saw the UK committing to:
- Investing £6bn in munitions this parliament, including £1.5bn in an “always on” pipeline for munitions and building at least 6 new energetics and munitions factories in the UK, generating over 1,000 jobs and boosting export potential.
- Establishing UK Defence Innovation with £400m to fund and grow UK based companies.
- Creating a new Defence Exports Office in the Ministry of Defence to drive exports to our allies and growth at home.
- Introducing radical new reforms to speed up defence procurement.
Defence Secretary John Healey MP said:

National security is at the heart of our Plan for Change and is essential for economic security. We are sending a signal to industry and to our adversaries: with a strong UK defence sector we will make Britain secure at home and strong abroad.

It is an honour to co-chair the inaugural meeting of the Defence Industrial Joint Council, through which we can forge a new and improved partnership between government and industry, while also bringing trade unions and investors closer to the heart of defence decision-making. I am proud that this council brings together, for the first time, the full range of voices across UK Defence.

UK Defence is open for business and driving defence as an engine for economic growth, boosting British jobs across the UK.

The DIJC replaces the former Defence Suppliers Forum and aims to harness a wider, and more diverse set of defence expertise to shape the future of Britain’s defence manufacturing, supply chain and innovation – including trade union representation alongside SMEs and investors for the first time.

The Council is underpinned by a commitment to continually refresh and widen its membership, to champion new entrants to the defence sector. The diversity of the DIJC’s members reflects the defence sector of the future, a joint endeavour characterised by innovation and efficiency.

The meeting coincides with the first day of London Tech Week, serving as a reminder of the cutting-edge innovation delivered through defence tech year-round and its contribution to keeping the UK safe at home and strong abroad. Innovation as a driver for growth has been recognised by government with a commitment to ringfencing 10% defence budget for investment in novel technologies.

Dr. Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive Officer at BAE Systems said:

Today’s meeting of the Defence Industrial Joint Council is an important moment, bringing together defence companies of all sizes, along with trade unions and investors, to support implementation of the Government’s forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy.

Improved collaboration and communication will enable industry to continue investing in new technologies, facilities and our workforce to create a stronger UK defence industrial base ready to meet evolving military requirements in an increasingly uncertain world.

Innovation can be delivered most efficiently through partnerships between the public and private sectors, exemplified by the latest remotely operated underwater robot developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) with small and medium enterprises. By modifying a commercially available remotely operated vehicle, Dstl and its industry partners have created a prototype which might soon be able to save lives at sea for the Royal Navy and prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines.

Background

Members of the DIJC include:
- Secretary of State for Defence (DIJC Chair)
- Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (DIJC Vice Chair)
- Charles Woodburn, BAE Systems (Sector Chair)
- Michael Ord, Chemring (Sector Vice Chair)
- Fiona Murray, NATO Innovation Fund (Sector Vice Chair)
- Kevin Craven, ADS
- Kata Escott, Airbus Defence and Space
- David Lockwood, Babcock
- Gary Smith, GMB Union
- Craig Beddis, Hadean
- Ned Baker, Helsing
- Kerry Baldwin, IQ Capital
- Joanne O’Doherty, Kinsetsu
- Paul Livingston, Lockheed Martin UK
- Andrew Kinniburgh, Make UK
- Nick Sharpe, Modini Limited
- Louis Mosley, Palantir
- Mike Clancy, Prospect Union
- Steve Wadey, QinetiQ
- Tufan Erginbilgic, Rolls-Royce
- Julian David, techUK
- Steve Turner, Unite the Union
- Graham Booth, 2iC
June 17, 2025