become could the uk s richest man own manchester united? andy murray powers to victory for his match at the australian open. it and coming up on the bbc news channel: harvey elliot s on target, but can liverpool seal their spot in the next round of the fa cup, with a win over wolves in their replay? good evening. the electric car battery company britishvolt has collapsed making most of its 300 staff redundant and putting the future of the uk s electric car making industry into serious jeopardy. the company had been planning to build a giant battery making factory in northumberland it was to be a vital part for britain s electric car industry with petrol and diesel engines being phased out by 2030. britishvolt had planned to make around 300,000 batteries a year to power around of a quarter of electric vehicles on the british market. but it has collapsed after months of trouble as it struggled to raise enough money to stay afloat. our business editor simonjack report
the british chemicals giant ineos, owned by one of the country s richest men, sirjim ratcliffe, formally said he had entered the bidding process but it will happen? it is important to remember that last year ratcliffe tried and failed to by chelsea having a bit too late, and there is no doubt he will face fierce competition for united if he does bid with the glazer family wanting at least £5 billion and that is expected to be interest from the middle east and us but having said that, he already has significant sports investment in the likes of sailing, cycling formula1 sports investment in the likes of sailing, cycling formula 1 and of course football, only french club nice, and he has made no secret of the fact he is a united fan, it was his boyhood club having grown up in manchester and for that reason, many united fans will hope the first person to formally declare their hand when it comes to united ends up being the club s next owner but it is important to note the process could h