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UK Pledges £275 Million to Boost Skills in Industrial Strategy

Funding includes new defence and engineering courses

22 June 2025 · 16:42 UTC

The UK government has pledged £275 million to enhance technical training and apprenticeships, launching courses in defence, engineering, digital and AI as part of a broader 10‑year industrial strategy aimed at reducing reliance on foreign labour and creating well‑paid jobs.