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UK finance minister Reeves announces support for chemicals, ceramics industries

Thu, 21st May 2026 12:28

LONDON, May ​21 (Reuters) - ⁠British finance ​minister Rachel Reeves announced ​targeted ‌financial support ⁠for the country's ⁠critical chemicals ​and ceramics industries, as she seeks ​to ‌provide support to help companies ​hit by the ‌impact of the Iran war.

She ‌said she would provide a £350 million ($470 ​million)fund for the critical chemicals ‌industry and a £120 million fund ⁠for the ⁠ceramics ‌industry.

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