Reports: Britishvolt secures last-minute funding boost to avoid collapse

Cecilia Keating
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A render of the project | Credit: Britishvolt
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A render of the project | Credit: Britishvolt

News of rescue funding comes after reports that government refused start-up's appeal for £30m in emergency backing

Embattled electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing start-up Britishvolt has reportedly been saved from collapse at the last minute, after securing emergency funding from an unnamed backer, according...

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