The Guardian theguardian.com 2026-06-22 14:01

Brexit and Covid beset Royal Navy contractor as profits plunge

Babcock reports underlying operating profits down 19%, with frigate-building programme making a lossBusiness live – latest updatesOne of the UK’s biggest defence contractors has blamed Brexit and Covid among a catalogue of problems to beset an important contract for the Royal Nav

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