Symon Hill questions whether the UK really is the world’s number one arms exporter.

_Symon Hill and Nick Hildyard_ react to the Law Lords decision to uphold an appeal by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) against the High Court's ruling that he acted unlawfully in terminating a corruption investigation into BAE Systems' arms deals with Saudi Arabia.

In a historic victory for the Campaign Against Arms Trade, the High Court has quashed the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) decision to terminate an investigation into BAE’s Saudi arms deals. This result is a major step forward in the campaign to end the unhealthy influence of arms companies within government. _Symon Hill and Ann Feltham_ outline the background to the court case and the next steps in the campaign to control BAE.

The public would prefer to see their taxes spent on health and education - rather than on an £850m state subsidy for the arms industry argues _Symon Hill_.

This week, one of the world's largest arms fairs is due to take place in London - and it will be policed by around 1,000 officers per day, writes Symon Hill.

Public opposition to the arms trade has risen sharply in Britain, largely in response to a never-ending stream of scandals surrounding BAE Systems, writes Symon Hill of the Campaign Against Arms Trade.