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Speaking at the Labour Party conference, Mr Healey outlined plans for a £100 million fund to be distributed to local mayors to enhance apprenticeship programmes. He also confirmed that Rolls-Royce will invest £300 million in its British factories and that the government intends to support British shipbuilding through £6 billion in contracts."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Mr Healey stated his intention to reassure financial markets with a commitment to fiscal responsibility while simultaneously building confidence in British industry. He described the apprenticeship fund as a \"down payment\" on efforts to help young people not in employment, education, or training. The Chancellor also confirmed that the shipbuilding contracts would be used to build new submarines."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The announcements were made against a backdrop of economic concerns. Analysis by the RAC shows diesel prices have reached a record high of 199.18p per litre. 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