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• [New] In Blyth a new AI Growth Zone is attracting billions in private investment following the UK-US Tech Prosperity Partnership, expected to create thousands of skilled jobs in data and energy and cementing the North-East as a clean-energy and digital powerhouse. GOV.UK
• [New] Thousands more North Sea workers will be able to access tailored support to help them transition into jobs in the sustainable energy sector - thanks to an £18 million boost in funding. The Scottish Government
• The British Government publishes first ever national plan to recruit workers needed for clean energy mission, with over 400,000 extra jobs by 2030. Strategic Energy Europe
• Carbon removal hubs in Louisiana and Texas and offshore wind projects on the east coast are predicted to create thousands of high-paying jobs in the clean energy industry. Friends Committee On National Legislation
• High-tech levels: AI, Green Energy, Healthcare, Fintech and E-commerce will grow explosively in the following decades, developing jobs and investments and redefining the world economy. Global Radiance Review
• Clean energy will bring 400,000 extra jobs by 2030, with high demand for roles including plumbers, electricians and welders. GOV.UK
• Scotland will see up to 60,000 jobs in greener energy by 2030 - a 40,000 increase from 2023. Yahoo Finance UK
• Meta is building a new AI-optimized data center in El Paso, Texas, that will scale to 1 GW, create over 1,800 construction jobs, and prioritize sustainability and clean energy. Vavoza
• Solar panel installer jobs are projected to grow by 22% from 2023 to 2033, reflecting the shift towards solar energy. AFA Education Blog
• Britain is seeking to scale up renewable power to help meet its climate targets and also hopes to create thousands of clean energy jobs. Reuters

Last updated: 02 November 2025