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| BAE Systems to cut almost 2,000 jobs | BAE Systems to cut almost 2,000 jobs |
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| BAE Systems is planning to cut almost 2,000 jobs in military, maritime and intelligence services, the firm says. | BAE Systems is planning to cut almost 2,000 jobs in military, maritime and intelligence services, the firm says. |
| A total of 750 posts will go at the Warton and Samlesbury plants in Lancashire where parts for the Eurofighter Typhoon are manufactured. | A total of 750 posts will go at the Warton and Samlesbury plants in Lancashire where parts for the Eurofighter Typhoon are manufactured. |
| They are part of a total of 1,400 roles going in the firm's air and information business, which include 400 in Brough and 245 across RAF Marham and Leeming. | They are part of a total of 1,400 roles going in the firm's air and information business, which include 400 in Brough and 245 across RAF Marham and Leeming. |
| Meanwhile 340 maritime jobs will be lost in Portsmouth and Solent. | Meanwhile 340 maritime jobs will be lost in Portsmouth and Solent. |
| And a further 180 posts will go in London, Guildford and other locations. | And a further 180 posts will go in London, Guildford and other locations. |
| 'Difficult news' | |
| In a statement, the defence contractor said it was making organisational changes to "boost competitiveness, accelerate technology innovation and improve operational excellence". | |
| It added that the restructuring of its cyber-security wing would "drive continued growth". | |
| BAE's chief executive Charles Woodburn said the changes "unfortunately include proposed redundancies at a number of operations". | |
| He added: "I recognise this will be difficult news for some of our employees and we are committed to do everything we can to support those affected." | |
| 'World-class workers' | |
| The company said the changes would start on 1 January. | |
| The Unite union reacted with anger and assistant general secretary Steve Turner said: "These planned job cuts will not only undermine Britain's sovereign defence capability, but devastate communities across the UK who rely on these skilled jobs and the hope of a decent future they give to future generations. | |
| "These are world-class workers with years of training and expertise on which an additional four jobs rely upon in the supply chain. | |
| "The UK government must take back control of our nation's defence and with it, play its part in supporting UK defence manufacturing jobs." |