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David Lynch

Key mineral importers to get more cash help at the Budget

The mining of some critical minerals is dominated by other countries, particularly China (Alamy/PA) -

UK companies which import key minerals used in laptops, phones and electric cars will be given greater financial support at the Budget, in an effort to reduce British industries’ reliance on China.

Rachel Reeves is expected to use her Budget on October 30 to announce companies bringing critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and graphite into UK manufacturing will get access to UK Export Finance, according to Government sources.

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