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The site in Wolverhampton is set to create 750 jobs, bringing a huge economic boost to the West Midlands and supporting the development of manufacturing skills in the UK.
Through the Grant for Business Investment scheme, the government is helping with the project and is providing up to £10 million in financial assistance.
Commenting on the site, business secretary Vince Cable claimed: "This announcement sends out strong signals to potential inward investors across the world and is a huge vote of confidence in our successful automotive sector in the UK."
Mr Cable also adds that it reflects positively on the skills and expertise of UK workers.
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Video Transcript
Umbrella company contractors in the automotive and manufacturing industries could see an increase in employment demand due to a new engine plant development from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).The site in Wolverhampton is set to create 750 jobs, bringing a huge economic boost to the West Midlands and supporting the development of manufacturing skills in the UK.
Through the Grant for Business Investment scheme, the government is helping with the project and is providing up to £10 million in financial assistance.
Commenting on the site, business secretary Vince Cable claimed: "This announcement sends out strong signals to potential inward investors across the world and is a huge vote of confidence in our successful automotive sector in the UK."
Mr Cable also adds that it reflects positively on the skills and expertise of UK workers.
