Lack of support denting prospects for UK computer chip sector, say MPs

A worker at the silicon semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia at the Newport plant in south Wales. Photograph: Adrian Sherratt/The Guardian

The UK is missing out on a wave of investment and falling behind other countries in the fast-growing semiconductor industry because of a lack of support from the government, MPs have warned.

The government should urgently publish a long-delayed semiconductor strategy, and also look to create partnerships with allies to try to ensure the UK remains part of the semiconductor supply chain, according to a report published on Monday by MPs on parliament’s business committee.