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Defense News // 1 decade ago

AgustaWestland opens Seoul office

Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland has opened a new office in the South Korean capital to strengthen and promote its regional business.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

AgustaWestland signs South Korean partners

AgustaWestland has signed partnership agreements with Firstec, a supplier of defense and security systems, and Dodaam Systems which develops training systems for the defense sector.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

Sikorsky explores broader Polish network

European-based helicopter manufacturing and service companies have recently signed agreements to strengthen and expand their business portfolios.

World News // 1 decade ago

Politicians suspended over lobbying claims

Three members of Britain's Parliament have been suspended from the Labor Party for allegedly agreeing to accept cash to influence policy, officials said.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Britain awards $10.6B train contract

Britain said it awarded a $10.6 billion train upgrade contract to a Japanese consortium, the new trains to replace 30-year-old trains on two busy lines.

Top News // 1 decade ago

MP suspended for five days over outburst

A member of Parliament in England was suspended from the House of Commons Thursday after screaming at a Cabinet minister.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Report: Brown to back Heathrow expansion

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Cabinet allies are poised to approve a controversial new runway for Heathrow Airport in London, sources say.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Dispute prompted by birth defect comments

A growing dispute among British officials was triggered by parliamentary member Phil Woolas's comments about birth defects among children of married cousins.

Top News // 1 decade ago

U.K.'s Hoon admits to Iraq mistakes

Former British Defense Minister Geoff Hoon admitted planning mistakes for Iraq, saying he underestimated the influence of U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.

Top News // 1 decade ago

British war widow gets apology

The widow of a British serviceman killed in Iraq has received an apology from the government because he lacked body armor.

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It is good news for the British economy that over 12,500 jobs will be created and safeguarded, good news for the regions that the Government is supporting significant inward investment, and good news for passengers that we are taking the steps necessary to improve their rail journeys
Britain awards $10.6B train contract Feb 12, 2009

Maybe we were too optimistic about the idea of the streets being lined with cheering people
U.K.'s Hoon admits to Iraq mistakes May 02, 2007

We want to ensure that the Ministry of Defense's position, both legally and morally, is beyond reproach
U.K. to review gurkha disparity claims Jan 12, 2005

No such decision has been made or is indeed in prospect
Britain to send more troops to Iraq Jan 10, 2005

The Black Watch achieved full operational capability today and I am confident they will back in their base within 30 days
Hoon vows to return Black Watch to Basra Nov 03, 2004

Geoffrey "Geoff" William Hoon (born 6 December 1953) is a British politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield since 1992, and is a former Defence Secretary, Transport Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and Labour Chief Whip.

Geoff Hoon was born in Derby, England, and is the son of Ernest Hoon and June Collett.

Educated at the independent Nottingham High School he read law at Jesus College, Cambridge, graduating in 1974.

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