MPs: Government putting UK at risk by underinvesting in semiconductors

BEIS says Government should look at international cooperation

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Government is putting UK at risk by underinvesting in semiconductors, MPs warn
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Government is putting UK at risk by underinvesting in semiconductors, MPs warn

MPs have expressed concern that the Government is putting the UK at risk by neglecting the rapidly expanding semiconductor sector, amid a global shortage of essential components.

A report published Monday by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee says the Government is highly dependent on other nations for its chip supply, putting UK businesses at ser...

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