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UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin 

Defence Secretary John Healey

The UK has announced the biggest ever drone package for Ukraine, delivering at least 120,000 drones for Ukraine this year and driving growth and jobs across the UK.

It comes after the Defence Secretary travelled to Berlin on Wednesday to co-chair the 34th meeting of the 50-nation strong Ukraine Defence Contact

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Sodexo extends contract at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth for two years

Sodexo has secured a two-year £16 million-a-year extension to its soft FM services contract at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth, as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP).

Sodexo’s dedicated team of 300 employees provides a wide range of essential services, including cleaning, waste management, catering, retail, leisure activities, grounds

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Why tackling waste crime is critical to keeping EPR costs under control

By Paul Empson, General Manager, Bakers Basco

Paul Empson

The recent arrest linked to alleged multi-million pound packaging fraud is a stark reminder that waste crime is evolving and that its consequences reach far beyond the individuals directly involved.

While this particular case centres on the Packaging Producer Responsibility (PPR) regime, the underlying issue is one

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