Tata's UK gigafactory project takes major step forward

Sir Robert McAlpine to build multi-billion-pound factory

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Tata's UK gigafactory project takes major step forward. Image credit: Agratas
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Tata's UK gigafactory project takes major step forward. Image credit: Agratas

Tata Group's plans to establish a battery gigafactory in the UK have moved a significant step closer to reality.

The conglomerate has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine as the lead engineering and delivery partner for the construction of "Building One" of the multi-billion-pound project. The facility is set to ...

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