UK bioethanol industry faces collapse after government rejects rescue

The UK's bioethanol industry is on the verge of collapse as the government refuses a rescue package, leading major producers Vivergo Fuels and Ensus to face closure. The decision follows the removal of a 19% tariff on US ethanol imports, making UK operations financially unviable. Associated British Foods criticized the government's move, stating it undermines potential growth and clean energy leadership in the Humber region, risking job losses and impacting the wider supply chain.