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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Leonardo to be awarded new military deal, saving thousands of jobs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to award a crucial contract to Italian defence company Leonardo, securing the future of Britain's last military helicopter manufacturing site and safeguarding 3,000 jobs. A Treasury source confirmed on Friday that the deal will prevent the closure of Leonardo's Yeovil facility in southwest England, which the firm had threatened without a new agreement.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
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3,000 jobs at risk unless MoD confirms helicopter order, industry warns

Up to 3,000 skilled manufacturing jobs face loss unless the Ministry of Defence awards the delayed £1bn medium helicopter contract before March.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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3,000 jobs at risk unless MoD signs helicopter order, sources say

The Yeovil helicopter factory faces closure by March unless the MoD awards a new medium helicopter contract, risking about 3,000 jobs.
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