Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to invest £200m in UK's nuclear industry for growth, jobs, and local development in Barrow-in-Furness.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to invest £200m in the UK's nuclear industry, labelling it a "critical national endeavor." The funding will support the growth of Barrow-in-Furness, home to Britain's Astute-class submarines and the upcoming Dreadnought program. The money is expected to provide grants to local organizations, improvements to transportation and health projects in the area. The nuclear industry is anticipated to require a 50% increase in skilled workers over the next decade.

March 24, 2024
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