
Babcock boosts graduate and apprentice recruitment with record intake
Babcock has announced a record intake of early-career talent for 2025, recruiting 500 apprentices and 250 graduates across its UK operations.
This 3D-printed bike demonstrates the design flexibility and innovation enabled by advanced additive manufacturing. Utilizing Smart Fusion technology, the bike is produced through decentralized production, offering localized manufacturing possibilities. It is printed using EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg on the EOS M 400-4 system. The bike is constructed in five separate pieces, all built in a single build job, optimizing production efficiency.
One standout feature is the bike saddle, which offers varying degrees of hardness through interchangeable pads in the seat bump area, enhancing rider comfort and customization.

Babcock has announced a record intake of early-career talent for 2025, recruiting 500 apprentices and 250 graduates across its UK operations.

As BAE Systems announces that applications for its 2026 apprenticeship intake are open, the company has reached a record achievement with more than 6,800 young people in training across its UK operations. This figure, which includes approximately 5,100 apprentices and 1,700 graduates, underlines the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of British talent.

Rushmoor borough has been awarded the prestigious honour of hosting the 2026 National Armed Forces Day celebrations. The event was awarded to the borough, which includes Aldershot, the Home of the British Army and Farnborough, the birthplace of British aviation, following a highly competitive UK-wide bidding process.