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Chancellor drops £200M on Scotland's economy - here's why traders should care

Reading time: 2 min • Aug 1, 2025, 09:06 AM (UTC)

Key Points

  • UK defense spending is set to create 26,100 jobs in Scotland...

Rachel Reeves just announced she's throwing "billions" at Scotland like a desperate gambler doubling down on a losing streak. Except this time, the house might actually win.

Defense Dividends: When Military Spending Actually Makes Cents

The UK is pumping defense spending to 2.6% of GDP, which sounds modest until you realize it's creating 26,100 jobs in Scotland alone. That's more new positions than most companies have total employees. Boeing and RAF Lossiemouth are getting the royal treatment, because apparently the best way to fix a sluggish 0.8% growth forecast is to build things that ...

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