UK bets on nuclear submarines to secure the nation and fuel jobs
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The government announced £8.4bn to advance the Dreadnought-class nuclear submarines as part of a £63.6bn Defence Nuclear Enterprise, aiming to replace Vanguard boats and protect Britain for decades while supporting about 47,000 current jobs (rising to 65,000 by 2030) and 22,000 apprenticeships, with Barrow-in-Furness highlighted for regional economic benefits amid broader debates on defence spending targets and funding.
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