The announcement of a £29.8 billion merger between BAE and EADS has raised concerns regarding potential job cuts.

Both trade unions and business analysts have raised concerns that a merger between defence giant BAE Systems and Aerobus manufacturer EADS, could result in job cuts.

Britain’s largest union, Unite, have already said that it will seek a urgent meeting with business secretary Vince Cable, in order to prevent job cuts.

Mike Clancy, the general secretary designate of Prospect said: "Whether the news of this merger brings reassurance or not for the workers depends on whatever plans for consolidation or growth the merged company will provide.