An international arms fair opening in London yesterday was met with a wave of protest from local residents, community leaders, politicians and Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT).

Information released this morning reveals that the Government has invited a number of oppressive regimes to send representatives to an arms fair in London which begins tomorrow.

An arms fair taking place in London this week will be run for the last time by its current owner Reed Elsevier, which is putting it up for sale. Campaigners say they believe it may be the beginning of the end for the military exhibition.

London police will be especially over-stretched next week when up to 4,000 officers are expected to be deployed at an arms fair in east London.

A report on arms exports by a key committee of MPs has failed to examine the Government's recent suspension of a Serious Fraud Office investigation into BAE's arms deals with Saudi Arabia, campaigners against the deadly trade have pointed out.

Peace and church-related organizations are expressing “delight” at the impending closure of Britain’s prime arms exports promotion organization, following an announcement by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Campaigners have welcomed the news that leading academic publisher Reed Elsevier will no longer organise arms fairs.

Members of the Christian Network of Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) will join a public protest today at the AGM of BAE Systems.

People from all walks of life are join a demonstration next week outside BAE's AGM.