British suppliers to be prioritised for contracts in sectors vital to national security
Policy brought forward as Middle East war highlights fragility of global supply chainsBritish suppliers will be prioritised for public contracts in shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure under new guidance marking them out as sectors vital to national security.Departments will also have to either use British steel or justify sourcing it from overseas, under the rules announced by the government. Continue reading...
Policy brought forward as Middle East war highlights fragility of global supply chains
British suppliers will be prioritised for public contracts in shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure under new guidance marking them out as sectors vital to national security.
Departments will also have to either use British steel or justify sourcing it from overseas, under the rules announced by the government. Continue reading...
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