British Industry Supercharger: Government introduces scheme to help cut heavy industry energy costs

Michael Holder
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Port Talbot steelworks in South Wales
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Port Talbot steelworks in South Wales

Government claims British Industry Supercharger scheme could deliver savings of up to £410m for eligible UK businesses

Heavy industry firms that have been hard hit by high power and heating costs during the energy crisis are expected to benefit from new measures coming into force today which the government claims could...

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