UK government will not provide financial aid to UK bioethanol industry

LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Britain's largest bioethanol plant is set to close by next month after the UK government said on Friday it would not provide financial support to an industry hit by Britain's tariff deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Associated British Foods ABF.L said in June it would shutter its Vivergo plant in northern England unless the government provided funding.

"We ... have taken the difficult decision not to offer direct funding as it would not provide value for the taxpayer or solve the long-term problems the industry faces," a government spokesman said.