UK semiconductor strategy delayed again

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UK semiconductor strategy delayed again as key minister goes on maternity leave
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UK semiconductor strategy delayed again as key minister goes on maternity leave

The UK government's semiconductor strategy has been delayed again, apparently due to Secretary of State for Technology Michelle Donelan going on maternity leave.

The initiative, which has been in the works for over two years, was originally expected to be announced in March and later pushed back to 20th April. However, Politico, citing a Whitehall offici...

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