US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close'

Ensus bioethanol plant in Redcar may face closure due to the UK-US tariff deal removing a 19% tariff on US ethanol imports. The firm, which supports over 3,000 jobs in northern England, urged the government to intervene to save skilled jobs. Associated British Foods also warned of potential closure at its bioethanol plant in Hull, emphasizing the detrimental impact of the new trade agreement on the industry.