The UK’s futuristic new fighter jet programme could support 20,000 jobs and add £25billion to the economy, according to initial estimates by auditors. The Tempest project would preserve Britain’s prestigious aerospace and defence sector in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, the industry argues, as well as bolstering national security. BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Italy’s Leonardo … Read more
Britons have been battered with torrential rain and 75mph gales today as Storm Ellen swept in promising two days of mayhem. The 900-mile wide tempest whipped up 15ft waves and flooded roads as staycationers faced chaos amid the first-ever named storm to hit school summer holidays. Millions who have taken UK breaks away from home are … Read more
Come fly with us: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace seeks partners to build Tempest next generation fighter jets By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 20 July 2020 | Updated: 22:18 BST, 20 July 2020 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has called on more countries to join the UK’s Tempest programme to build the … Read more