The government will announce new measures to strengthen the UK’s shipbuilding industry during a major speech at Labour’s annual conference. The policies are expected to focus on supporting domestic shipyards and creating jobs in the sector. Industry leaders have long called for greater investment to revive traditional manufacturing strengths. Details of the financial commitments and specific initiatives remain undisclosed ahead of the address.


The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.