Make UK comment on today’s announcement on energy cost support for energy intensive industries

Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation said:

“Today’s energy announcement is good news for the industries that qualify as energy intensive that they will eventually be able to compete on a level playing field with their European competitors. However, the delay in delivering this help until next year is deeply frustrating when businesses are already having to make difficult decisions now.

“This also leaves thousands of businesses in the all-important supply chain out of scope including the metal sector whose production processes mean they are a high energy consumer but are left without any additional significant help. It will be paramount that the upcoming budget delivers to all exposed businesses to reduce energy consumption and drive energy efficiency.”