General · 15 June 2026

£18bn Japan investment for UK jobs

This £18bn investment from Japan aims to create tens of thousands of new jobs across the UK. Japanese firms will spend money on infrastructure, financial services, and offshore wind, after PM Sir Keir Starmer met his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Sunday. Around £9bn is for offshore wind, with the rest going into other UK projects.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 7:13

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