British defence startup building missile interceptors hits £2.5bn valuation - just two years after launching Cambridge Aerospace develops interceptor systems to use against drones The Independent UK · Aug 10
Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran The Independent UK · May 20
Ex-minister allowed ‘perception of impropriety’ over defence firm job – watchdog Sir Grant Shapps served as defence minister under former prime minister Rishi Sunak. Evening Standard · May 19
Watchdog slammed as former Tory defence secretary joins missile start up FORMER Tory defence secretary Grant Shapps has been cleared by the parliamentary standards watchdog to join a defence start-up. The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025
Watchdog slammed for clearing ex-defence secretary’s startup move IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
Ex-defence secretary allowed to work for missiles start-up – as long as he avoids defence matters The ex-defence secretary said he co-founded the company ‘to help protect our skies’ but if it saves lives in Ukraine ‘then that would obviously be very good news’ The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
Watchdog criticised for clearing ex-defence secretary Shapps to join missile maker Former minister can take up role as chair of Cambridge Aerospace – as long as he avoids defence matters The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025