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BBC News
2 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
New defence budget is 'confidence vote' in South West
Government plans to increase the defence budget have been described as a "vote of confidence" in the South Monday, the government detailed the plans to spend billions moving the UK military to "war-fighting readiness" to meet threats from Russia and China. Luke Pollard MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport said the South West would benefit through plans for new submarines and technology based in Plymouth. Pollard said the review was an "incredible opportunity" for the region and that "the things we are good at are mentioned in the defence review." In the review, the government announced it would build 12 new attack submarines and put an increased focus on autonomous systems, which Pollard said "Plymouth prides itself on"."The announcement of up to 12 new hunter killer submarines being built in barrow, they're refitted in Plymouth, so that's a huge boost for jobs in Babcock in due course," he said."We've got the expertise, what this defence review sets out is the ambition that in the future we'll have crewed and un-crewed systems sailing alongside themselves, increasing our lethality, creating greater added: "There is incredible opportunities for the cutting edge manufacturers we have across the South West, some who may not regard themselves as defence companies at the moment, to be able to benefit from that increasing defence budget, that will help create jobs and drive growth right across the region." 'Shape the future' In September 2024 the Ministry of Defence announced an additional £4.4bn investment over 10 years into HMNB and Babcock's Devonport Royal City Council launched an economic study to maximise the benefits of the government investment. Leader of Plymouth City Council Tudor Evans said the investment was "unlike anything" the city had seen before. "Not just in scale, but in its long-term significance," he said. "It will shape the future of our economy and our communities, and we need to be ready. "This research will give us the hard evidence we need to make good decisions now, so that the benefits are felt across the whole city for decades to come". The review will be undertaken by research consultancies Stantec and Growth Alliance Plymouth (GAP).Brigadier Mike Tanner, the commander HMNB Devonport, said the investment was "another significant step forward" for Plymouth. "This opens up massive opportunities for highly paid, high skills work inside the Base and together with the City and Babcock our work in the GAP alliance is centred around ensuring Plymouth and the region create those skilled people locally," he said. John Gane, managing director for Babcock's Devonport site, said: "Babcock is proud to be deeply rooted in Plymouth, where we're not just creating jobs – we're building careers for life. "Our investment in people and skills is central to supporting a critical national endeavour, and we remain committed to developing a highly skilled workforce that will sustain both our community and the UK's defence capability for generations to come." Political editor analysis BBC South West Political Editor Martyn Oates asks what is in the announcement for the South West:Many people would probably have liked more detail as to how exactly the new investment in Defence will be spread around the us in the South West it's a certainty that the maintenance and refitting of the new submarines will take place at the established home of nuclear submarine refitting and where the expertise Strategic Defence Review also recognised Plymouth's leading role in "marine autonomy" – remote-controlled equipment like Secretary John Healey announced a doubling in funding for autonomous systems over the course of this seems reasonable to join the dots and assume a decent chunk of that will be heading for contractors across the region will welcome talk of opportunities to pursue new government any of the six munitions factories promised today find a home in the South West?But while a lot more money is being pumped into Defence, minsters regularly remind us that the public finances generally are in a poor stateThe Chancellor's long-awaited Spending Review next Wednesday should clarify which departments and services will lose as Defence gains.
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Jack Wilshere emerges as favourite for job to follow in Wayne Rooney's footsteps
Former Arsenal and England star Jack Wilshere is in the running for a new job in the EFL amid claims the ex-Norwich City coach will hold talks with Plymouth Argyle Jack Wilshere is among the betting frontrunners for the Plymouth Argyle vacancy and is said to be open to taking the job ahead of talks with the Home Park hierarchy. Plymouth are on the lookout for a new manager after Miron Muslic left abruptly last week. The 42-year-old was offered the chance to take over at Schalke and informed Argyle he would not be returning to lead them in League One for the 2025-26 campaign. A host of names have already been linked with the Pilgrims, who will be bidding to make an instant return to the Championship following relegation last term. And Wilshere has emerged as one of the frontrunners according to betting sites, just days after leaving his role at Norwich City. The former Arsenal and England midfielder, 32, ended the season in the Carrow Road hotseat after Norwich dispensed with the services of Johannes Hoff Thorup. But Wilshere his since left the Norfolk outfit after being told he would not land the job permanently. He could return to the dugout swiftly, though, with The Sun claiming that Wilshere and Plymouth are planning to hold talks over the Home Park vacancy. Wilshere is said to be interested in the role and, crucially, would likely accept it if Plymouth were to offer him the chance to become their head coach. If he were to take the job, Wilshere would become the second former England star to rock up at Home Park in 12 months after Plymouth appointed Wayne Rooney as their head coach last summer. Unfortunately for Argyle and Rooney, the Manchester United legend's spell in Devon was short-lived; he left the club on New Year's Eve amid growing fears over their second tier status after overseeing just four league wins. Muslic came in and, after steadying the ship, came close to keeping Plymouth up. But the manner of his departure has left fans and the club furious, with Argyle chairman, Simon Hallett, taking aim at the Bosnian-born Austrian in a statement. "After the season ended, and with rumours flying that Miron was attracting interest from other clubs, I called him personally and he assured me that he was 100% committed to Argyle. His colleagues had no indication that he wanted to leave," Hallett said. "Last Saturday, Miron informed the club that he wished to speak with Schalke with a view to joining them. Under his contract, a club wishing to speak with him needs Argyle's prior permission. We were unwilling to give such permission, but Miron informed us that under no circumstances was he going to return to Plymouth. Thus, we reluctantly gave the necessary permission. "By making clear his intention never to return, Miron gave us no choice but to move on. We could have insisted on the full compensation and gone to court to enforce his contract but would not have had his services as head coach, and progress on recruiting a replacement would have been blocked. "Rather than get mired in a protracted, and highly disruptive, process we settled for an amount of compensation that, while below the contracted sum, is a strong financial outcome for a League One head coach, enabling us to move on positively."
Metro
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere named favourite to take Wayne Rooney's old job
Jack Wilshere has emerged as favourite to be the next Plymouth Argyle manager, following the departure of Miron Muslic. The Pilgrims were relegated from the Championship this season, finishing 23rd in the second tier, three points adrift of safety. Muslic could not save them from the drop but he did lead them to an unforgettable FA Cup win over Liverpool in one of the club's great days. The 42-year-old only joined Plymouth in January but he has now left the club, moving to Germany to take over Schalke. That has left a vacancy at Plymouth as they prepare for a return to League One and Wilshere has been installed as the favourite to fill it. Bet Victor are offering odds of just 1/3 (at the time of writing) that the 33-year-old will be Plymouth's next permanent manager, with the likes of David Wagner and Ian Evatt next in the betting at 4/1. Wilshere's coaching career so far has seen him take charge of Arsenal's Under-18 team, before moving to Norwich City in October 2024 as a first team coach. After the dismissal of Johannes Hoff Thorup in April, Wilshere stepped up to interim manager for the final two games of the Championship season, winning one and drawing the other. However, on May 24 it was announced that the England international midfielder would be leaving the Canaries by mutual agreement, with Bristol City boss Liam Manning expected to take over at Carrow Road. Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper said of Wilshere's exit: 'Jack made a big impact here in the time he was with us. He built great connections with our players and staff, and we're all sad to see him move on. 'We were all very grateful for him stepping in as our interim head coach for the final two games of the season, but we understand and respect his desire to further explore opportunities elsewhere. 'He leaves with our very best wishes and we'll follow his progress closely. I've no doubt he'll go on to have a very successful coaching career in the senior game.' Plymouth were promoted to the Championship in 2023 when they won League One and narrowly stayed up in 2024, finishing 21st. More Trending Wayne Rooney was given the job in May 2024 but lasted just 25 games in charge, winning only five of them. Muslic improved on that record, winning nine of his 23 matches at the helm, but ultimately fought a losing battle in trying to keep the Pilgrims up. On his departure for Schalke, Muslic said: 'My thanks go first to Plymouth Argyle, who made it possible for me to hold talks with FC Schalke 04, I'm very grateful to all those at Schalke for placing their trust in me. From the very first contact, we had open and honest discussions. 'Together with Frank Baumann, Youri Mulder, Ben Manga and Matthias Tillmann, we discussed in detail what Schalke are looking for and how I can contribute. We're determined to put that plan into action, and I'm ready to get to work with full conviction and passion.' MORE: Jack Wilshere picks the team he 'can't see losing' in the Champions League final MORE: Gerwyn Price is dreaming of a Premier League Darts and Greyhound Derby double success MORE: Championship title, play-off and relegation permutations: Who needs what on the final day?
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Ex-Arsenal star Jack Wilshere named as the favourite for vacant manager's job in League One - and he could follow in former Premier League rival's footsteps
Jack Wilshere is being tipped to continue his managerial career with Plymouth Argyle. The Pilgrims are looking for a new boss to lead them in League One next season following their recent relegation from the Championship. David Wagnet, Ian Evatt, Adin Osmanbasic, Des Buckingham and Jim Goodwin have all been touted as possible candidates. However, Wilshere is currently the odds-on favourite with bookmakers to land the job previously occupied by his former England team-mate Wayne Rooney. Rooney was in charge at Home Park from May last year until he was sacked on New Year's Eve after winning just five of his 25 games. He was replaced by Miron Muslic in January but the Austrian vacated the role to join Schalke last week. Muslic's decision to move on did not go down well among Plymouth chiefs and the club published a statement expressing frustration. It read: 'Argyle can confirm that we have reluctantly allowed Head Coach Miron Muslic to open talks with a 2. Bundesliga side after he expressed his desire to speak with the German team and not return to England. 'Despite regular communication since the end of the season, and no mention of any issues, Miron has now made it clear that, after extended periods away from his family, this opportunity provides him the chance to be closer to them after four years on the road. 'We are frustrated by this decision, having implemented clear structures, processes and personnel to aid Miron and his coaching staff as we look to return to the Sky Bet Championship at the earliest opportunity. 'Not only that, the club have also moved quickly to bring in new signings and received repeated verbal promises from Miron that he was committed to Argyle and would do everything to help the club bounce back to the second tier. 'Muslic joined the Greens in January 2025, on a three-and-a-half-year contract, after a period out of the game having departed Cercle Brugge. 'He will now leave Argyle just four months into that long-term commitment.' Wilshere has made no secret of his desire to forge a career in management. In July 2022, just four days after announcing his retirement as a player, Wilshere became the head coach of Arsenal's Under-18 side. Having led his Gunners side to the FA Youth Cup final in his first season, he departed north London in April to become the interim manager at Norwich City. Wilshere took charge of Norwich's final two games of the 2024-25 campaign and delivered two impressive results. He started with a creditable 0-0 draw away at Middlesbrough, a result that ended a run of three straight defeats. Norwich then ended the season by beating Cardiff City 4-2 in an entertaining finale.
BBC News
21 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Danny Cahalane: Six charged with murder after acid attack
Six people have been charged with murder after a man was killed in an acid attack in his Plymouth Cahalane, 38, was attacked on Lipson Road in the city on 21 February and died in hospital on 3 May, Devon and Cornwall Police charged are Israel Augustus, 25, Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, 22, Ramarnee Bakas-Sithole, 22, Brian Kalemba, 22, Isanah Sungum, 21, all of London, and Paris Wilson, 34, of are due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 3 June. Speaking after Mr Cahalane's death, his family said in a tribute: "As a family, we are struggling to come to terms with Danny's passing."Danny was an outstanding father and son. Danny and his mum had so much love for each other."He is well loved by his family and friends and as a family we cherish his love and memories."
