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2008

01 December 2008 VT Communications helps Border go digital The first delivery of Digital Switchover (DSO) by Arqiva in the Border television region has been supported by engineering and infrastructure solutions supplied by VT Communications.
27 November 2008 VTEE wins planning permission for Wakefield facility VT Environmental Engineering (VTEE) has secured planning permission to build a new, state-of-the-art waste management facility in Wakefield.
27 November 2008 VT Group wins award for investor relations Defence and support services company VT Group plc has been recognised for improving the way it communicates with investors.
18 November 2008 VT Group Signs £160 Million Initial Military Flying Training Contract Defence and support services company VT Group (VT), through VT Support Services, has signed a contract valued at £160 million to provide initial flying training for all three Armed Forces.
11 November 2008 Interim results for half-year ended 30 September 2008 VT Group plc, the defence and support services company, today announces its interim results for the half-year ended 30 September 2008.
28 October 2008 VT Communications continues to enhance accuracy of maritime navigation in UK. VT Communications, part of leading defence and support services business VT Group, has been awarded a £4million contract by the General Lighthouse Authorities to upgrade and enhance 14 Differential Global Positioning Service (DGPS) reference stations in the UK and Ireland.
15 October 2008 VT Education and Skills green company cars secure national award VT Education and Skills, the country’s biggest vocational trainer, has been rewarded for its green credentials with a national award in recognition of a new fuel-efficient company car scheme.
01 October 2008 VT Group begins England’s fire and rescue service long term capability management programme Defence and support services company VT Group (VT) begins the provision of capability management for the national resilience fleet of emergency vehicles and equipment modules today, October 1, 2008.
30 September 2008 VT Group Pre-Close Statement for half year to 30 September 2008 Defence and support services company VT Group plc today issues the following pre-close period statement. The Group’s interim results will be announced at 7.00am on Tuesday, 11 November 2008.
30 September 2008 VT executives cook up £33k baking sensation for charity Top executives at Hampshire-based VT Group found a real recipe for success when they took on a team building exercise to raise money for the national charity Action for M.E. at their annual management conference.
23 September 2008 VT Flagship wins first support services contract with the RAF Leading training and support services company, VT Flagship, has won a multi-million pound contract to deliver support services for the Royal Air Force at the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering (DCAE), Cosford...
28 July 2008 VT Group signs £100 million contract for New Dimension Long Term Capability Management Programme Defence and support services company VT Group has expanded its role in the civil resilience sector after signing a contract with Firebuy Limited, on behalf of the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG), to provide capability management for the New Dimension fleet...
23 July 2008 VT Group AGM and Interim Management Statement Defence and support services company VT Group issues the following Interim Management Statement, covering the Group's performance for the period since March 31, 2008, ahead of today's Annual General Meeting.
16 July 2008 VT Group named selected bidder for £100 million contract on the New Dimension programme Defence and support services company VT Group has been notified by Firebuy Limited, on behalf of the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG),
10 July 2008 VT Group forecasts continued growth of outsourcing market Defence and support services company VT Group forecasts significant growth in the market for outsourcing in line with the findings of the DeAnne Julius Review of the Public Services Industry, which was published today.
03 July 2008 CVF manufacturing contract boosts VT Group Defence and support services company VT Group has welcomed the announcement today that its new shipbuilding and naval support joint venture, BVT Surface Fleet Limited, is to be the major beneficiary from the manufacturing contract signed for two new Royal Navy aircraft carriers (CVF).
30 June 2008 VT Group plc Results of Extraordinary General Meeting VT Group announces the results of an Extraordinary General Meeting held at 11 am on Monday 30 June 2008 to approve VT Group entering into an agreement with BAE Systems plc...
25 June 2008 VT Group renews and expands role in initial military flying training VT Group announces the results of an Extraordinary General Meeting held at 11 am on Monday 30 June 2008 to approve VT Group entering into an agreement with BAE Systems plc...
11 June 2008 VT Group and BAE Systems announce formation of BVT Surface Fleet Limited VT Group plc (VT) is pleased to announce that it has today signed a final legally binding agreement with BAE Systems plc (BAE Systems) on the formation of a surface shipbuilding and naval support joint venture company to be called BVT Surface Fleet Limited (BVT).
02 June 2008 VT Group boosted by UKMFTS contract signature Defence and support services company VT Group has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading military training organisations following the announcement that its Ascent 50-50 Joint Venture with Lockheed Martin has signed a contract for the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS).
02 June 2008 Quickest means of setting up communications in disaster areas unveiled by VT Communications VT Communications (VTC), the organisation trusted by the world’s broadcasters to deliver content to audiences, has unveiled a new combination of capabilities to help re-establish communications infrastructures inside disaster areas.
20 May 2008 VT Group welcomes MoD CVF announcement VT Group, the defence and support services company, welcomes the announcement by the UK Ministry of Defence today that it intends to proceed to the manufacturing stage in the project to build two aircraft carriers (CVF) for the Royal Navy.
20 May 2008 VT Communications wins Ministers award for delivery excellence VT Communications (VTC), part of the defence and support services company VT Group and the MOD Global Communications Services (GCS) IPT have been awarded the Minister (DES) Acquisition Award 2007 for the successful delivery of the Defence High Frequency Communications Service (DHFCS) capability enhancement programme. VTC also received a special award for partnering with the MOD and its sub-contractor Rockwell Collins UK.
13 May 2008 Preliminary announcement of results for the year ended 31 March 2008 VT Group plc, the support services and shipbuilding company, today announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2008. These results are prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards.
21 April 2008 VT Group appoints new Non-Executive director Defence and support services company VT Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Tyler as a non-executive director, with effect from the Group’s next board meeting on May 12.
31 March 2008 VT Group pre-close statement for year to 31st March 2008 Defence and support services company VT Group (VT) today issues the following pre-close statement for the year to 31 March 2008. The preliminary announcement of the Group’s results will be made at 7.00am on Tuesday, 13 May 2008.
31 March 2008 VT Group pre-close statement for year to 31st March 2008 Defence and support services company VT Group (VT) today issues the following pre-close statement for the year to 31 March 2008. The preliminary announcement of the Group’s results will be made at 7.00am on Tuesday, 13 May 2008.
13 March 2008 VT Education and Skills set to transform education in Waltham Forest VT Education and Skills (VTE&S) have been appointed as the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s School Innovation and Improvement partner. VTE&S will work closely with the council to make considerable differences in education and ultimately improve the life chances and employment opportunities for children and young people in the Borough.
11 March 2008 VT Communications is on the move VT Communications are moving their London Head Office to the Blue Fin Building on London’s Southbank from Tuesday 25th March 2008. The Blue Fin Building will also be the new home of VTC’s Media Management Centre, the control centre of its Global Media Network, delivering broadcast and media content globally across multiple platforms.
10 March 2008 DHFCS Achieves In-Service Date Six Months Early VT Communications (VTC), part of the defence and support services company VT Group, has completed the in-service date for the Ministry of Defence’s Defence High Frequency Communications Service (DHFCS), six months ahead of schedule and within budget.
14 February 2008 Airtanker services appoints managing director David Mitchard has been appointed Managing Director of AirTanker Services, the company that will deliver the operational services as part of the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) programme.
01 February 2008 VT Education and Skills selected as new education partner for London Borough of Waltham Forest VT Education and Skills (VTE&S) has enhanced its position as a leading provider of support services to schools after being appointed preferred bidder to deliver a range of school improvement support services to schools in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
24 January 2008 VT Group Interim Management Statement Defence and support services company VT Group today makes the following Interim Management Statement. The Group’s financial performance was in line with the Board’s expectations for the period to the end of December, 2007.
23 January 2008 VT Starts production of new Trinidad and Tobago ships VT Shipbuilding (VTS) has commenced its second major export programme in three months after the High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago started the official steel cutting process for the first of three Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) on Wednesday (Jan 23).
18 January 2008 VT Group completes acquisition of Project Services Following the announcement on December 18, defence and support services company VT Group (VT) has completed the acquisition of nuclear services specialists British Nuclear Group Project Services Limited from British Nuclear Group Limited, a subsidiary of British Nuclear Fuels plc.
15 January 2008 eLORAN: Making GPS Reliable A new enhanced Loran (eLoran) service officially launched today will reinforce safety, security and protection of the marine environment around the coasts of the UK and Ireland.
09 January 2008 The Multi Agency Team Development Programme (MATD) VT Education and Skills in partnership with national learning charity ContinYou will deliver the National College for School Leadership’s Multi-Agency Team Development (MATD) programme after winning a contract for the London and South East Regions.
07 January 2008 VT Communications hosts the 5th Global Shortwave Coordination Conference VT Communications is pleased to host the 5th Global Shortwave Coordination Conference, on behalf of the High Frequency Coordination Conference (HFCC) and in association with the ABU High Frequency Coordination Group (ABU-HFC).
02 January 2008 VT Group completes US acquisition Following the announcement on November 21, defence and support services company VT Group (VT) has completed the acquisition of Maryland-based military aviation support specialists Advanced Engineering and Planning Corp., Inc. (AEPCO). Completion follows receipt of US regulatory approvals.