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Rolls-Royce

Meetings with ministers

76

In the last 12 months

25

Different ministers

25

Lobbying firms used

3

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
3 December 2026 (as published; after today)Chris McDonaldDBTTo discuss developments in the UK aerospace sector.
30 June 2026Chris BryantDBTTo discuss world wide tariffs and how the UK government can support Rolls Royce's exports.
17 June 2026Chris McDonaldDBTTo discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the UK Aerospace sector
15 June 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss the Industrial Strategy, one year on from its publication
14 June 2026Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterBusiness Roundtable during visit of the Japanese Prime Minister to discuss UK-Japan trade and investment and the launch of the UK-Japan Frontier Tech Partnership
2 June 2026Katie WhiteDESNZRoundtable on business leadership and collaboration ahead of COP31
21 May 2026Chris BryantDBTBusiness broadcast call following the GCC-UK FTA conclusion.
13 May 2026Yvette CooperFCDOTo discuss the UK's economic relationship with China.
7 May 2026Patrick VallanceDESNZMeeting with Chief Executive Office (CEO) to discuss advanced nuclear technologies
6 May 2026Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss advanced nuclear technologies
22 April 2026Dan JarvisCabinet OfficeMeeting to discuss the National Cyber Advisory Board's work and their contributions to the Government’s development of the National Cyber Action Plan.
22 April 2026Keir MatherDfTTo discuss transport decarbonisation and sustainable fuels.
14 April 2026Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterBusiness and energy roundtable during inward visit of PM Jetten of the Netherlands to discuss collaboration between UK and Netherlands energy companies on energy security and clean power
13 April 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo sign the contract for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme
17 March 2026Chris BryantDBTRoundtable to discuss UK-France industrial cooperation.
14 March 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss next steps for future investment
9 February 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss challenges and opportunities for the sector
29 January 2026Minister VallanceDESNZTo discuss GBE-N's SMR program
20 January 2026Chris McDonaldDBTDiscussed the use of sustainable aviation fuels in the UK.
20 January 2026Keir MatherDfTRoundtable meeting to discuss sustainable aviation fuel, carbon markets and removals, technology and efficiencies and tackling aviation climate impacts
7 January 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss future programmes in aerospace
21 November 2025Sir Chris BryantDBTTo discuss AUKUS.
18 November 2025Sir Chris BryantDBTTo discuss the aerospace sector exports.
11 November 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the UK Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme
4 November 2025Peter KyleDBTThe discuss the UK's business and investment environment
27 October 2025Patrick VallanceDSITTo discuss the Semiconductor industry in the UK
9 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss business opportunities in India
8 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss UK-India cooperation in Advanced Manufacturing
8 October 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterDuring visit to India to discuss Rolls-Royce investment in the UK aerospace and low carbon energy sectors and exports of their products around the world
8 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss UK business opportunities in Maharashtra linked to the India FTA. Joined by the Secretary of State for Scotland.
1 September 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the implementation of the Industrial Strategy
26 July 2025David LammyFCDOTo facilitate engagement with businesses helping to build the industrial partnership that will deliver AUKUS and increase investment in the UK’s industrial strategy priority sectors.
22 July 2025Poppy GustafssonDBTTo discuss operations in the UK, aerospace, and the Small Modular Reactor programme
10 July 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable with small businesses as part of the UK/France State Summit
9 July 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss UK-France business relations
2 July 2025Peter KyleDSITMeeting to discuss Rolls Royce work on small modular reactors
17 June 2025Sarah JonesDBTAttended the Paris Air Show, advocated for the upcoming industrial strategy
9 June 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the Industrial Strategy
9 June 2025Sarah JonesDBTmeeting to discuss the defence sector within the industrial strategy
19 May 2025Maria EagleMODMeeting with CEOs of leading UK Defence Primes following the outcome of UK-EU Summit discussions
15 May 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the aero industry in the UK and the future of SAF
15 May 2025Rachel ReevesHMTVisit to discuss opportunities for growth in the automotive industry
15 May 2025Mike KaneDfTJet Zero Taskforce Expert Group meeting
14 May 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the progress of Industrial Strategy
14 May 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeTo discuss the UK-EU Strategic Partnership
12 May 2025Rachel ReevesHMTMeeting to discuss investment and growth opportunities
24 April 2025Sarah JonesDBTto discuss plans for the industrial strategy
2 April 2025Sarah JonesDBTTo discuss the impact of tarriffs on the automotive sector
25 March 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the UK steel sector and the development of the Steel Strategy
24 March 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the advanced manufacturing sector and the Industrial Strategy
18 March 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss UK-US trade priorities
28 February 2025Rachel ReevesHMTJoint roundtable with the Defence Secretary and the Business Secretary to hear from the defence industry following the Defence announcement
4 February 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the challenges facing the automotive sector and the ZEV mandate
4 February 2025Poppy GustafssonDBTTo discuss Rolls Royce's investment and operations in the UK
30 January 2025Sarah JonesDBTTo discuss challenges facing the UK steel sector and the development of the Steel Strategy
29 January 2025Sarah JonesDBTMeeting of the Jet Zero Taskforce to discuss net zero in the UK aerospace sector
29 January 2025Mike KaneDfTMeeting to agree ways of working and Task & Finish Groups.
28 January 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable to discuss growth and regulation
22 January 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable meeting to discuss a report published by the Entrepreneurs Network
4 December 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the UK aerospace sector and the development of sustainable aviation
4 December 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTIntroductory meeting of the Jet Zero Expert Panel to discuss the future of the aerospace industry, incl. Sustainable Aviation Fuel
25 November 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss advanced manufacturing
30 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the Autumn Budget
30 October 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the Autumn Budget and the UK aerospace sector
23 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTRoundtable event with UK businesses based in Brazil to discuss opportunities for UK export opportunities.
14 October 2024Sarah JonesDBTShort meeting at the International Investment Summit to discuss the UK business environment
14 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss investment in the UK at the International Investment Summit
19 September 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed aerospace sector and chair council
17 September 2024Catherine WestFCDOTo hear perspectives of British businesses in Asia-Pacific.
16 September 2024Douglas AlexanderDBTRoundtable with leading British Businesses to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by British businesses in Saudi Arabia
5 September 2024Stephen DoughtyFCDOBusiness roundtable discussion about key opportunities for Canadian and UK businesses and the governments growth agenda.
21 August 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable to discuss energy policy in Brazil
23 July 2024Mike KaneDfTBrush-by at Farnborough International Airshow, brief discussion on decarbonisation and sustainable avaiation fuel
22 July 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the industrial strategy and UK's business environment at Farnborough Airshow
22 July 2024Keir StarmerPrime MinisterMeeting during visit to Farnborough Airshow to discuss the aerospace and defence sectors and business opportunities.
10 July 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the aerospace sector

Consultant lobbying firms

  • Beyond 2050 Limited
    January to March 2025; October to December 2024
    Client named as “Rolls Royce”
  • Arden Strategies Limited
    July to September 2024
    Client named as “Rolls Royce”
  • Covington & Burling LLP
    July to September 2024
    Client named as “Rolls Royce”
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “Rolls Royce”, “Rolls Royce Plc”, “Rolls‑Royce”, “Rolls-Royce plc”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.