The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

The UK is set to announce a long-awaited contract for Leonardo SpA’s British helicopter factory in the coming days, according ...

After an official announcement at Leonardo’s Yeovil plant on Feb. 26 was scrubbed at the last minute, it is now reported that ...

The firm has has "good dialogue" with the government regarding a delayed decision on its bid.

Three thousand jobs could be at risk if the government contract does not go ahead.

Italian-headquartered Leonardo owns Britain's last helicopter plant in Yeovil. The West Country site has been an aerospace ...

A £1bn helicopter contract for Leonardo's Somerset factory which has been shrouded in doubt because of government funding delays is "close" to being sealed, it is understood. Briefing analysts on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 3,000 people work at the Leonardo site in Yeovil [BBC] A decision will be made on a contract that could secure the UK's last ...

Thousands of jobs have been under threat after a decision on the contract to build 23 defence helicopters was delayed. | ITV ...

Concerns are mounting over the potential loss of thousands of jobs in the South West amid fears that Britain's last major helicopter factory could close its doors. Defence contractor Leonardo, a ...

The UK's only military helicopter factory has been a key local employer for decades, but that could end if the Government does not give it more work ...