BAE at Barrow set for boost
BAE Systems in Barrow is set to benefit from £350 million worth of defence funding.
The cash will be used to help design and build the next generation of nuclear-powered submarine.
An announcement is expected by the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond later.
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Mr Hammond said: "The Government's position on this is very clear. We are committed to maintaining a continuous deterrent.'
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