Grant Shapps has been in the news recently for his role as the Secretary of State for Transport, where he oversees the transport sector in the UK and has Cabinet responsibility for the Northern Powerhouse. He has been addressing issues such as the flexibility and capabilities of new ships in the defence sector, potential failings in a hacked payroll system, and the need for a spending boost at Nato's 75th anniversary summit. Shapps has also been involved in discussions about escorting aid missions into combat zones and the use of laser technology to counter Russian drones.
Born on September 14, 1968, Grant Shapps is a British politician affiliated with the Conservative Party. He has been the Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield since 2005 and has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of State for International Development and Minister of State for Housing. Shapps has a background in business and has authored several books on business and online marketing. He has been actively involved in political campaigns and has been a prominent figure in the UK government, particularly in the areas of transport and infrastructure.
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The defence secretary says new ships will be more flexible and able to carry out a wide range of tasks.
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The Commons voted by a majority of one to reverse moves to water down the proposals
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Watch live as GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler gives a keynote address at a cyber conference in Birmingham on Tuesday, 14 May.
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The Defence Secretary said there is evidence of ‘potential failings’ of the contractor behind the hacked payroll system, named as SSCL in Parliament.
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A cyber security expert weighed in after China allegedly hacked the MoD.
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Labour slams “clown show” Tory government.
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Risk-filled mission to escort aid from US-built floating pier into combat zone under consideration in defence ministry
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The local elections could be bad, very very bad. And that throws up questions about Rishi Sunak's future and also the date of the next general election.
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Defence secretary says PM will make case for spending boost at Nato’s 75th anniversary summit later this year
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MPs have rejected an amendment to the Safety of Rwanda Bill which would see Afghan nationals who helped British troops fighting the Taliban exempted from flights
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The Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year, reversing previous shortfalls using a swath of new programs and policy changes
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The warship, based in Portsmouth, was on its first day of a security patrol after training when its Wildcat helicopter spotted a boat to investigate.
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The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones as early as 2027.
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Cross-party committee urges creation of strategy engage with new platforms that appeal to young
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New organisation behind protest outside Keir Starmer’s home has big plans for future political change
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The poll suggests Rishi Sunak’s seat is at risk in a devastating general election for the Conservative Party
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Facial hair is no longer code red for soldiers and officers in the UK’s land warfare force.
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Energy minister Andrew Bowie says plans for the sector should have been laid out "years ago" as Rishi Sunak promises to usher in the "next generation" in the industry.
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The deputy chief of defence staff acknowledged that he did not have equipment to fight Putin for any sustained length of time.
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Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal becomes a reality.