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
Prime Minister Faces Fiery Clash Over Future of Leonardo Helicopter Factory Wednesday, January 21, 2026 leonardo yeovil defence helicopters pmqs investment manufacturing ukgovernment sireddavey ministryofdefence During Prime Minister’s Questions on January 21, Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, challenged the Prime Minister over the future of Leonardo’s helicopter factory in Yeovil. He called for swift government … Read More
'Devastating': Yeovil Residents Fear for Future as Leonardo Helicopter Factory Faces Closure Thursday, January 15, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopter factory closure jobs economy defence manufacturing uk As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a prominent sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” But this iconic message may soon disappear, reflecting deep uncertainty looming over … 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
Thousands of Local Jobs at Risk as Leonardo’s Yeovil Helicopter Factory Faces Closure Without Government Support Monday, January 12, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters defence jobs government mod contract manufacturing union Thousands of jobs in Yeovil hang in the balance amid growing concerns that Britain’s last major helicopter manufacturing plant could close its doors. Leonardo, the Italian defence contractor operating the historic Westland … Read More
Inside Bathford’s Historic Mill Crafting the World’s Most Secure Paper Saturday, August 30, 2025 portals bathford paper security circulareconomy sustainability recycling epr manufacturing ukindustry Wera Hobhouse, Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP, recently stepped away from Westminster’s political arena to visit Portals Paper Limited’s iconic Bathford Mill. Her visit on August 19 offered a firsthand look at the enduring legacy … Read More