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Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns

Published 15 June 2026 · europe

Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action Britain’s industrial sector is at risk

Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action Britain’s industrial sector is at risk of collapse as thousands of companies warn that they could face bankruptcy within the next year because of high energy prices, according to an industry survey. The manufacturers’ body Make UK said the latest feedback from its members found that many would not be able to cope for much longer with energy costs that were twice the average in continental Europe and four times higher than in the US. Continue reading...

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Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns

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Published: June 15, 2026 • 10:30 AM IST · Updated: June 15, 2026 • 11:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns

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  • Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action Britain’s industrial sector is at risk of collapse as thousands of companies warn that they could face bankruptcy within the next year because of high energy prices, according to an industry survey.
  • The manufacturers’ body Make UK said the latest feedback from its members found that many would not be able to cope for much longer with energy costs that were twice the average in continental Europe and four times higher than in the US.

Published June 15, 2026.


📌 Source: The Guardian

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