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Number of jobs created by the projectfactual
The project will support around 3,000 jobs at the peak of construction.
According to The Independent - BusinessThe project will create around 1,000 jobs at Rolls-Royce.
According to Daily Express - UK NewsContext: The discrepancy may reflect different scopes: The Independent's figure likely includes all construction and supply chain jobs, while the Daily Express focuses on Rolls-Royce-specific jobs. Readers should note that both figures may be correct for different aspects of the project.
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