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UK Unveils £275M Plan to Create 1.1M Jobs

6/22/2025

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The UK government, under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is set to launch a transformative £275 million industrial strategy aimed at creating 1.1 million jobs by 2035. With a strong focus on training in vital sectors like digital and engineering, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlights that enhancing skills is essential for driving economic prosperity and reducing dependence on foreign labor.

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The UK government, under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is set to launch a transformative £275 million industrial strategy aimed at creating 1.1 million jobs by 2035. With a strong focus on training in vital sectors like digital and engineering, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlights that enhancing skills is essential for driving economic prosperity and reducing dependence on foreign labor.