BAE Systems has confirmed it is considering closing one of its three major shipyards after it completes construction of the UK's two new aircraft carriers.
The company’s group managing director, Nigel Whitehead, told the Sunday Telegraph a decision would be made by the end of the year. The firm was working with ministers to explore all options for maintaining the UK’s shipbuilding capability, he said. The future of its three main shipyards – in Portsmouth, and Govan and Scotstoun on…
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