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January 17, 2023

Britishvolt files for administration

The embattled British gigafactory startup has failed to find enough money to carry on operations


Freya Pratty

2 min read

A rendering of Britishvolt's gigafactory. Photo: Britishvolt.

Embattled gigafactory startup Britishvolt plans to appoint administrators after last-ditch bids to secure a rescue deal appear to have failed. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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