UK Prioritises British Shipbuilding and Steel in Major Procurement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled new laws to prioritise British shipbuilding and steel in major procurement contracts, creating jobs near me. The move, welcomed by trade unions, aims to reinvigorate UK shipyards and their communities, while strengthening economic security and creating jobs. Reeves pledged to prioritise British-built ships and British-forged steel in procurement contracts, treating steel and shipbuilding as critical national infrastructure. This shift in policy has been hailed as 'incredible news' for the UK's shipbuilding sector by the GMB Union, whose General Secretary, Gary Smith, believes it will breathe new life into UK shipyards and their communities. The Prospect Union, represented by General Secretary Mike Clancy, also welcomed the reforms. They see it as a move towards long-term planning in procurement, urging the government to implement the changes with high ambition to maximise skilled, unionised jobs across the UK. The Treasury and the Department for Business and Trade are expected to work together to make this vision a reality. The new laws, once implemented, will see British shipbuilding and steel prioritised in major procurement contracts, creating jobs near me. This policy aims to create jobs, strengthen economic security, and reinvigorate UK shipyards and their communities. Trade unions have welcomed the shift, emphasising the potential for long-term planning and skilled job creation.
