Rachel Reeves implored to approve £1bn military helicopter contract or face 3,000 job losses: 'Biblical!'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to approve a £1 billion military helicopter contract to prevent significant job losses at the Yeovil factory in Somerset, which employs 3,000 workers. Reports indicate that the Treasury has told the Ministry of Defence that funding for the helicopter program won't be approved until a broader equipment plan is finalized, putting the contract's future at risk as the deadline approaches.