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Burnham launches £31bn submarine programme phase
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is launching the next phase of the £31bn Dreadnought-class submarine replacement programme in Barrow-in-Furness. New contracts totalling £8.4bn are expected to create 18,000 jobs by 2030 and 22,000 apprenticeships by 2035.
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Burnham ready to challenge Trump on national interest
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated he would challenge Donald Trump if it served Britain's national interest, describing his initial interaction with the US President as 'warm'. Burnham also ruled out an early general election before 2029, focusing instead on national recovery.
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BAE Systems Boss Warns of UK Complacency
BAE Systems chief executive Charles Woodburn has cautioned that the UK is too complacent regarding foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level seen in his lifetime. He warned of adversaries' impending use of autonomous lethal weapons and stressed the need for increased defence spending.
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