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FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

Workers affected by Port Talbot closures to get up to £10,000 to start businesses

Exclusive: Welsh secretary to announce £80m funding to help 2,800 Tata steelworkers and local economy

The Guardian - UK

Fund will help steelworkers affected by job losses

It follows recent cuts at the Tata site in Port Talbot, Wales.

The Independent UK

Abdusattorov Nodirbek leads, Magnus Carlsen close behind in India Open chess

KOLKATA: Uzbekistan’s youngster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged the sole leader on Day I of Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz meet at the end of first three rounds of the rapid competition here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

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British Steel to keep Scunthorpe blast furnaces operating past Christmas

Confirmation follows progress at talks over government support for switch to less polluting technology

The Guardian - UK

New shadow Welsh secretary says Labour’s Port Talbot deal ‘identical’ to Tories’

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said the Tories owe the people of Port Talbot an apology for ‘failing to deliver a single penny’.

Evening Standard

Ratan Tata obituary

Indian business tycoon who turned his family’s Tata Group into a global player, and invested heavily in British industry

The Guardian - UK

India’s Ratan Tata, the man who knew how to ‘think big and bold’

Tata, who passed away on Wednesday, was known for his humility and his expansive vision.

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Ratan Tata Family: All about the rich legacy of Tata family

The Tata family, a powerful name in the global corporate sector, has long been symbolized with more than just industrial success. Beyond its corporate achievements, the Tata family is significantly rooted in philanthropic principles, creativity, and a strong dedication to societal improvement. With the tragic passing of Ratan Tata, the…

The Times of India

UK steel industry calls for protectionist measures over glut driven by China

Lobby group UK Steel said country faces ‘cliff edge’ in 2026 when current protections run out

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: What the end of Port Talbot steelworks says about Britain’s green energy transition

In today’s newsletter: The end of coal, steel plants facing closure – how the UK is trying to build a post-fossil fuel economy

The Guardian - UK

Port Talbot: steel town braces for shutdown of its last blast furnace

Closure to make way for greener electric arc furnace deals heavy blow to local people and ends ability to make ‘virgin steel’

The Guardian - UK

Why the UK government’s £500 million investment in Port Talbot is not enough to secure the British steel industry

At first glance, a £500 million government investment into a critical industry looks like a move designed to inspire confidence. But the large sum will provide little comfort to the 2,500 people expected to lose their jobs as Tata Steel close the UK’s last blast furnace at Port Talbot in…

The Conversation

Port Talbot: Labour’s deal for steel workers explained as 2,500 job losses announced

Labour has revised a deal drawn up by Conservative government but failed to prevent the thousands of job losses

The Independent UK

Spain's PM urges EU to drop proposed tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

As the EU prepares to impose additional, heavy tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, Spain's prime minister has called on both sides to find a compromise to avoid a trade war. Pedro Sanchez made the comments during a trip to Beijing where he met President Xi Jinping. Plus, the British government…

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Britain Unveils Support Package For Steel Plant Workers

British government supports steelworkers amid Tata Steel's transition to electric furnace, addressing potential job losses and industry challenges.

The Guardian - UK

People in Port Talbot: how will the steelworks job cuts affect the town?

We would like to hear about the impact of the job cuts on workers and their families, as well as the local community and businesses

The Guardian - UK

Blow for British steel industry as 2,500 jobs go at Port Talbot

Confirmation comes despite £500m government funding towards building new greener arc furnace at plant

The Guardian - UK

British steel industry braces for 2,500 job cuts at Port Talbot in government deal

Details of taxpayer-funded rescue plan for Tata-owned south Wales plant are expected on Wednesday

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Uncertainty over Port Talbot’s future ‘causing supply chain job losses’

Wales secretary says Tories should have prepared for workforce cuts resulting from switch to electric arc furnace

The Conversation

The past, present and uncertain future of the UK’s steel industry

The last few years have been troubling for the British steel industry. High energy costs, a wave of cheap Chinese imports, plant closures, the COVID pandemic and financial struggles have all taken their toll.

The Guardian - UK

Steelmakers fire up to swap centuries-old reliance on coal for electric arc furnaces

As Tata Steel and British Steel close their polluting blast furnaces, will Labour get behind the switch to more energy-efficient technology – and secure jobs?

The Guardian - UK

UK will press for job promises in return for Port Talbot investment

New business secretary Jonathan Reynolds confirms that negotiations with owner Tata Steel are continuing

The Guardian - UK

Thames, Tata, Shein – it won’t be business as usual for Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds

The new business secretary will have big calls to make within a few days of sitting down at his desk

The Guardian - UK

British electricity prices could hinder switch to green technology, says steel industry

UK Steel says British firms paid prices in spring well over double French and Spanish equivalents

The Guardian - UK

Tata cancels early closure of Port Talbot furnaces after Unite calls off strike

Steelworks owner says withdrawal of threat of industrial action means it can continue to operate one furnace safely

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