Somerset ‘Gigafactory’ Secures Crucial £380 Million Government Investment Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset gigafactory agratas investment batteries manufacturing jobs industrialstrategy netzero ukeconomy Somerset’s groundbreaking new ‘gigafactory’ has received a pivotal £380 million investment from central government, ensuring it remains a key employer and economic driver in the region for years ahead. Agratas is currently … Read More
Somerset Gigafactory Secures Crucial £380m Government Investment Thursday, April 9, 2026 gigafactory somerset investment batteries manufacturing government jobs agratas greentech economy Somerset’s groundbreaking gigafactory has received a pivotal £380 million boost from the UK government, ensuring it remains a cornerstone for local employment and economic growth for decades. Agratas is leading the … Read More
Somerset Gigafactory Secures Critical £380m Government Investment Thursday, April 9, 2026 gigafactory somerset investment agratas batteries manufacturing government jobs industrialstrategy innovation Somerset’s cutting-edge gigafactory project has received a crucial £380 million funding boost from the UK government, cementing its role as a major employer and economic driver for the region over the coming decades. Agratas … Read More
Fire Service Launches In-Depth Review of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires Thursday, December 18, 2025 fire electricvehicles lithiumion batteries safety disposal recycling thermalrunaway transport emergency The fire service is undertaking a comprehensive review of incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, as concerns over the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries continue to grow. This initiative reflects a … Read More
Fire Service Investigates Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Incidents Thursday, December 18, 2025 electricvehicles batteries fire liion transport motorway safety disposal devon firefighter The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is intensifying its investigation into electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, responding to a rising number of incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Incidents involving EV … Read More
Inside Somerset’s Waste Recycling Facility: Tackling Contamination and Boosting Local Recycling Saturday, October 11, 2025 recycling waste somerset mrf cardboard contamination batteries gascanisters circulareconomy sustainability Somerset residents are being strongly urged to keep hazardous items like gas canisters and batteries out of their kerbside recycling bins. Contaminants such as these pose serious risks, including fires at waste facilities, … Read More