UK economy UK defence jobs jump by 26,000 as MoD spending supports 274,000 workers UK defence jobs jump by 26,000 as MoD spending supports 274,000 workers UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) 21 Aug 2026 ADS sectors add £46.8bn to UK economy but industry warns delivery must follow ADS sectors add £46.8bn to UK economy but industry warns delivery must follow ADS 9 Jul 2026
