Glass: Manufacturing Industries
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the UK glass manufacturing sector.
Answered by Sarah Jones
The Government continues to support the glass sector, including with their energy costs.
We recently launched the consultation to increase the Network Charging Compensation component of the British Industry Supercharger from 60% to 90% from 2026, as trailed in the Industrial Strategy. This will save eligible glass manufacturers a further £7-10 per megawatt-hour on their electricity bills, bringing the total reduction to around £78 per megawatt-hour. We will also consult on eligibility for the separate British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme in due course.
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