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<p>We recognise the challenges facing the automotive industry as a result of Covid-19.
Firms can draw upon our package of support, which is one of the most generous and
comprehensive globally, with a fiscal response so far totalling £160 billion.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government has been working closely with key industry stakeholders throughout
the Covid-19 pandemic, to understand how we can support the resilience and continued
competitiveness of the UK’s automotive manufacturing sector at this time.</p><p> </p><p>At
the same time, we are continuing our long-standing programme of investment in the
automotive sector. To date, the Government has invested £497 million through the Advanced
Propulsion Centre’s innovation grants to develop the next generation of low carbon
technologies, which have helped to secure or create over 40,000 jobs and have saved
around 225 million tonnes of CO2.</p>
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