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flag UK to invest £50M in Scotland’s defence sector, with £10M for colleges pending Scottish matching funds.

flag The UK government has pledged £50 million to boost Scotland’s defence sector, including £10 million for two defence technical excellence colleges contingent on matching funds from the Scottish Government. flag The investment supports skills development in maritime, space, quantum, and advanced engineering, with £5 million each for the Arrol Gibb Innovation Campus and the Clyde Engineering and Innovation Centre. flag While UK ministers say they consulted Colleges Scotland, the Scottish Government says it was not formally notified or consulted, emphasizing overlapping initiatives and calling for a role in overseeing implementation. flag The deal aims to address workforce shortages, expand high-skilled careers, and strengthen defence and economic resilience across Scotland.

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