UK and Japan set to agree investment deal worth £18bn

UK and Japan on Brink of Historic Investment Deal: Jobs Boom Expected In a major boost to the UK economy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to announce a landmark investment deal with Japan worth £18 billion. The agreement, set to be finalized on Sunday, is expected to create tens of thousands of new jobs across various sectors, including industries such as manufacturing, technology, and energy. The deal will be a significant coup for Starmer's government, demonstrating the UK's continued appeal to foreign investors despite economic uncertainty. With the G7 summit just around the corner, the UK is hoping to capitalize on this momentum to drive growth and strengthen international partnerships.

Keir Starmer says commercial and government agreements will create tens of thousands of jobsThe UK and Japan are set to agree £18bn worth of investment, creating tens of thousands of jobs.Prime minister Keir Starmer will welcome his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi to Downing Street on Sunday ahead of the G7 summit next week. Continue reading...