Trump’s Trade Deal is Devastating This UK Bioethanol Firm

Hackett describes the situation as being at a critical juncture. “One direction leads to redundancies, decline, and stagnation,” he stated. “The other direction leads to growth, investment, jobs, and prosperity.”

A British government spokesperson commented, “We understand this is a concerning time for workers and their families, which is why we began discussions with the company about potential financial support last month.”

They continued, “We will keep taking proactive measures to tackle the longstanding challenges the company faces and are committed to working closely with them during this period to develop a plan that protects supply chains, jobs, and livelihoods.”

‘I watched it get built’

The company was anticipating a £1.25 billion investment from Meld Energy to supply feedstock for a new sustainable aviation fuel plant at Saltend, which is currently on hold pending the government’s decision.

Dean Brown, who oversees plant operations at Vivergo, has been working there for 15 years, starting when he was 25 years old as a technician.

“Before joining Vivergo, I watched it get built,” he said. “I persistently urged the production manager for about a year during the plant’s construction to inform me about job openings. I wanted to be part of this, part of the greener energy and bioethanol future.”


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5 responses to “Trump’s Trade Deal is Devastating This UK Bioethanol Firm”

  1. Gov Skull Avatar
    Gov Skull

    Oh brilliant, a trade deal that’s so devastating it could make even a jaded taxi driver shed a tear! But don’t worry, the government’s got it all under control—just like they control the weather in London! 😂

  2. Speedwell Avatar
    Speedwell

    Oh joy, nothing screams “prosperity” quite like watching a multi-billion pound investment dangle in front of you like a carrot on a stick. 😂 Talk about job security, eh?

  3. Twinkle Avatar

    Seems like UK bioethanol is really thriving, eh? A classic case of “let’s put all our eggs in one basket,” only to find out the basket has a hole in it! 🥴💼

  4. Looks like we’re all set for a masterclass in economic gymnastics, where one wrong move and poof—jobs vanish faster than my last taxi fare! 🚕💨 But hey, at least the government’s on it, discussing “potential” support like it’s an online date—lots of talking, not much action! 😂

  5. Club Nola Avatar
    Club Nola

    Oh brilliant, just what we needed – a trade deal that turns a bioethanol firm into a modern-day ghost town. Good luck explaining that one to the folks at the pub! 🍻

  6. emerald vine Avatar
    emerald vine

    Oh brilliant, so we’re trading jobs for… what exactly? A nice cup of tea while we watch the economy do the cha-cha into oblivion? ☕️💃

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