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UK, Japan set to agree $24 billion investment, tech partnerships
The package includes more than 10 agreements and is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, Downing Street said.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Downing Street to finalize an £18 billion investment and technology package expected to create tens of thousands of jobs across Britain.
- The agreements include a five-year pipeline of more than £9 billion for infrastructure and financial services, alongside plans to unlock up to £9 billion for offshore wind projects supporting 5.9 gigawatts of capacity.
- Companies including Hitachi Energy, Rolls-Royce, and Eisai will finalize collaborations spanning nuclear technology, power grid expansion, and life sciences. The two nations will also launch a new technology partnership covering AI and semiconductors.
- These international deals proceed amid domestic political strain for Starmer following the resignation of John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns, while Andy Burnham criticized the Labour leader during a speech on Saturday.
- Scheduled immediately before the June 15-17 G7 summit in France, this visit underscores the strategic importance of the UK-Japan alliance as both nations prepare to showcase their economic partnership during broader multilateral discussions.
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