Streeting Pledges Global Talent Drive, North Sea Investment Plan (opens original article in a new tab)

UK leadership challenger Wes Streeting outlines plans to recruit 20,000 experts and invest North Sea energy tax revenues into decarbonization projects as part of an economic growth strategy.

• Wes Streeting plans to recruit 20,000 scientists, engineers, and AI specialists to the UK.
• Future North Sea energy tax revenues would fund household decarbonization projects.
• A £250 million global talent program aims to attract researchers and technical experts.