High energy usage firms in UK may get subsidies amid soaring costs
by Joe Middleton from on (#62EC9)
Government plans would lower costs for 300 businesses in steel, cement, paper, ceramics and glass industries
The UK government is considering plans to subsidise bills for energy-intensive industries such as steel and cement as companies face sharply rising electricity prices.
The government proposals, released on Friday, would also mean lower costs for firms in the paper, ceramics and glass sectors.
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