{"id":8927,"date":"2024-03-24T22:41:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T22:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/24\/sunak-to-announce-next-generation-of-uk-nuclear-as-he-visits-submarine-shipyard-in-barrow\/"},"modified":"2024-03-24T22:41:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T22:41:10","slug":"sunak-to-announce-next-generation-of-uk-nuclear-as-he-visits-submarine-shipyard-in-barrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/24\/sunak-to-announce-next-generation-of-uk-nuclear-as-he-visits-submarine-shipyard-in-barrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunak to announce ‘next generation’ of UK nuclear as he visits submarine shipyard in Barrow"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The prime minister will herald the “next generation” in the UK’s nuclear industry as he unveils new investment to create jobs and boost skills.<\/p>\n

Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria<\/a><\/strong> will get \u00a320m of public money to start with and \u00a3180m a year over the next decade.<\/p>\n

The town is where four new Dreadnought-class submarines – designed to carry Trident nuclear<\/a><\/strong> missiles – are being built.<\/p>\n

It’s also home to the Royal Navy<\/a><\/strong>‘s Astute-class subs.<\/p>\n

Firms such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, EDF and Babcock will also invest about \u00a3763m in the area – and Downing Street hopes it will create about 8,000 career opportunities.<\/p>\n

Rolls-Royce Submarines boss Steve Carlier said it showed the UK is “going to go even further in its mission to meet the growing demand for nuclear expertise”.<\/p>\n

Mr Sunak<\/a><\/strong>, who will visit Barrow on Monday, said the investment would also help cut household energy bills by boosting nuclear power.<\/p>\n

“Safeguarding the future of our nuclear deterrent and nuclear energy industry is a critical national endeavour,” he said.<\/p>\n

“In a more dangerous and contested world, the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent is more vital than ever. And nuclear delivers cheaper, cleaner home-grown energy for consumers.<\/p>\n

“That’s why we are investing in Barrow, the home of UK submarines, and in the jobs and skills of the future in the thriving British nuclear industry.<\/p>\n

“Today we usher in the next generation of our nuclear enterprise, which will keep us safe, keep our energy secure, and keep our bills down for good.”<\/p>\n

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The announcement comes as the defence nuclear enterprise command paper – which gives more detail on the update to the UK’s nuclear deterrent – is laid in parliament on Monday.<\/p>\n

There’s been unease among some Tories over the government’s decision not to increase military spending.<\/p>\n

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps<\/a><\/strong> has warned the UK is in a “pre-war world” and admitted he wants a “bigger budget”.<\/p>\n

Foreign Office minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan and security minister Tom Tugendhat also wrote an article this month calling for a “much greater pace” of investment<\/a><\/strong> in light of the threat from countries such as Russia.<\/p>\n

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Former armed service chiefs have echoed the calls.<\/p>\n

There was no new defence money in the budget, but the chancellor said spending was greater than the 2% NATO target and would increase to 2.5% “as soon as economic conditions allow”.<\/p>\n

The first \u00a320m of government money given to the Barrow Transformation Fund will be used for projects including finishing a bypass on A595 and “supporting people towards work”, Downing Street added.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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