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Rolls-Royce: UK's Engine of Growth?
24 Feb
Summary
- Rolls-Royce's share price surged 117% in the past year.
- Government R&D investment yields £33 in added value per £1.
- UltraFan engine could generate £100bn in sales and 40,000 jobs.

Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce stands as a pivotal force in UK manufacturing and productivity. Investors have been rewarded with a 117% surge in its share price over the past year, with expectations for further returns through dividends and buybacks. The company's investment in R&D and new technology is poised to yield significant future returns.
Every pound invested by the UK Government in Rolls-Royce's R&D generates an estimated £33 in gross added value for the British economy. A major opportunity lies in the narrow-body jet market, where a comeback using the UltraFan demonstrator engine could be worth £100 billion and secure 40,000 skilled jobs.




