Keir Starmer is gearing up to reveal contracts totaling £400 million for transportation infrastructure projects, including trains, planes, and submarines, at the G20 summit, in a move to support British workers.

The Prime Minister embarked on a journey to South Africa for the international meeting, where he plans to advocate for British enterprises in anticipation of the upcoming Budget session.

A forthcoming financial statement by Rachel Reeves is anticipated to introduce significant initiatives to alleviate the cost of living crisis and enhance the financial well-being of working individuals.

Emphasizing the benefits of collaborating with nations globally, Mr. Starmer highlighted that international partnerships are crucial for fostering economic growth. During his visit to South Africa, he is scheduled to inspect Derby-built trains at a train depot in Johannesburg.

As part of the trip, a new collaboration between the UK and South Africa will be announced to provide British expertise for enhancing South Africa’s rail system. Crossrail International, a UK Government entity, will offer strategic guidance to attract private investments into the South African railway sector.

Additionally, the UK and Vietnam are teaming up to drive digital advancements in Vietnam’s railway networks.

British Steel is set to receive a boost by supplying £35 million worth of products for Turkey’s high-speed rail network. Rolls Royce will also secure a contract to provide new jet engines to Air Algerie.

Furthermore, the UK has secured an initial contract to support the South African Navy in evaluating the readiness of their Type 209 submarines and conducting maintenance work on at least one of them. This contract marks Babcock, a British defense firm, entering the South African defense market.

A new agreement between the UK and South Africa is also expected to reduce bureaucratic barriers, potentially benefiting UK businesses by £400 million to £700 million over the next five years.

Mr. Starmer expressed his commitment to fostering job creation and economic opportunities through international partnerships, highlighting the skills and dedication of British workers across various sectors.

Downing Street reinforced the Prime Minister’s focus on delivering tangible outcomes for the domestic population through strong international alliances.