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Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms

BBC Business · May 21, 2026, 12:24 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Alex Mc Intyre and Richard Price West Midlands PA Media.
  • Rob Flello, chief executive of industry body Ceramics UK, said he was "delighted" with the news.
  • "It's a fantastic recognition of the importance of the UK ceramics industry, how it is both a critical enabler of other industries but also essential to everyday life," he said.

Alex Mc Intyre and Richard Price West Midlands PA Media. A report commissioned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council said the ceramics industry could grow with the right government support. The government has announced a £120m package to support the UK ceramics sector.

Rob Flello, chief executive of industry body Ceramics UK, said he was "delighted" with the news.

"It's a fantastic recognition of the importance of the UK ceramics industry, how it is both a critical enabler of other industries but also essential to everyday life," he said.

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