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The UK's tech sector, a significant part of the economy, relies heavily on a stable supply of memory chips. Shortages could slow down innovation, increase manufacturing costs for British companies, and potentially impact job growth in technology. It also highlights the UK's dependence on global supply chains for critical components.
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