ISG pauses work on £300m gigaplant

Main contractor ISG has paused work on Britishvolt’s £300m car battery plant in Northumberland.
ISG and its client said that works at the site were ahead of schedule and the pause would allow the project team to focus on finalising designs for the main phases.
The Guardian has seen leaked internal reports into the scheme which suggest limiting site work until February to minimise spending.Britishvolt said: “We are progressing ahead of schedule in our enabling works at the Briti