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New UK electric vehicle battery plant could recruit workers from KitKat and soy sauce factories

Published 13 June 2023
By Shane O' Donoghue
West Midlands Gigafactory is widening its search to the food industry to find staff to fill the specialist roles at its manufacturing plant.
Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.

Battery gigafactory for Coventry Airport

Coventry Airport set to house the UK’s third battery gigafactory after planning application submitted.
Published 15 July 2021
Motorists to be paid up to £3,000 to give up cars

Motorists to be paid up to £3,000 to give up cars

Private vehicle owners in Coventry will be given as much as £3,000 in exchange for surrendering their car and switching to public transport.
Published 25 March 2019