Britishvolt has insisted work on the multimillion-pound gigafactory in Northumberland continues, despite suggestions activity has stalled on site.
The battery maker and its construction partner ISG have issued statements in response to the claims, saying work is progressing in line with plans though acknowledging the programme has been "designed flexibly" to allow the firm to revisit plans to create efficiencies and counter rising materials prices. Confirmation of £100m Government support for the project came late last month and Britishvolt pointed to the move as part of its response.
A Britishvolt spokesperson said: "Britishvolt remains fully committed to constructing the UK’s premier battery cell gigaplant in Northumberland, and we intend phase one production to begin mid-decade. Importantly, the UK Government has shown its confidence in the project with the recent confirmation of Automotive Transformation Fund support for the gigaplant, a project that will create the jobs and industry of the future.
