'Tremendous Victory' Secured for Yeovil's Leonardo After Period of Uncertainty Friday, February 27, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters defence government chancellor unite aerospace jobs uk The UK Government is poised to approve a £1 billion contract with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, assuring the security of thousands of jobs at its UK plant in Yeovil, Somerset. For weeks, Leonardo’s facility—known as the … Read More
Somerset Council Withdraws £150m Borrowing Commitment for £4bn Gigafactory Project Monday, February 16, 2026 somerset agratas gigafactory funding infrastructure businessrates enterprisezone construction jobs economicgrowth Somerset Council has announced the withdrawal of a £150 million borrowing commitment previously earmarked to support infrastructure for Somerset’s ambitious £4 billion gigafactory project. Despite this shift in funding, … Read More
Somerset Council Pulls £150m Funding from £4bn Gigafactory Project Monday, February 16, 2026 somerset gigafactory agratas infrastructure funding businessrates economy construction enterprisezone jobs Somerset Council has withdrawn £150 million of previously allocated funds from its capital programme that were intended to support the development of Somerset’s new £4 billion gigafactory. Despite this change, … Read More
Popular Somerset Farm Shop and Café on A303 Set for Expansion Following Approval Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset teals farmshop expansion a303 community retail jobs planning biodiversity Teals Farm Shop, a beloved local destination on the A303 in Somerset, is poised for expansion after receiving formal approval from Somerset Council. Located between Sparkford and Wincanton near North Cadbury, the farm shop … Read More
Prime Minister Faces Tough Questions Over Leonardo Helicopter Contract at PMQs Wednesday, January 21, 2026 leonardo helicopters defence yeovil pmqs investment manufacturing ukpolitics jobs government During today’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, confronted the Prime Minister in a robust exchange regarding the future of Leonardo’s helicopter manufacturing plant in Yeovil. … Read More
'Devastating' - Yeovil Residents React to Potential Closure of Leonardo Helicopter Factory Thursday, January 15, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters manufacturing jobs economy closure ukgovernment defence community As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a welcoming sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” Soon, however, that sign might disappear. Leonardo, the renowned Italian defense … Read More