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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.

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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 Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

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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Tata to close Port Talbot plant early due to strike action

Unite says upcoming walkout at the plant, which was set to close in September, is ‘for the future of the steel industry’

The Independent UK

Tata set to shut down steel plant early because of Unite strike

Company brings forward blast furnace closure and launches legal action against union ballot

The Guardian - UK

China-owned British Steel said to have requested £600m of taxpayer support

Company is looking for help from next government to upgrade to less polluting technology

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Union plans to escalate action over job losses at two steelworks in Wales

Unite move comes after Tata, which owns Port Talbot and Llanwern plants, threatened to cut redundancy pay

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The Guardian - UK

Tata agrees Port Talbot deal with National Grid despite union criticism

New furnaces will be powered by electricity from 2027 but up to 2,800 workers will be made redundant

The Guardian - UK

Tata Steel rejects union plan to save jobs and keep Port Talbot furnace open

Rejection of plan to keep one blast furnace open while building electric replacement ends hopes of avoiding as many as 2,800 job losses

The Guardian - UK

Unions condemn Tata Steel decision to shut Port Talbot coke ovens early

Union condemns decision as ‘massive blow’ and comes after firm confirmed closure of blast furnaces by end of year

The Guardian - UK

Government documents ‘blow gaping hole’ in its case for Cumbrian coalmine

Michael Gove said UK needed coal to make steel, but business department papers drafted around same time say it will not

International Business Times

'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs

In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.

The Guardian - UK

Where tourists seldom tread, part 8: five more towns with hidden treasures

Port Talbot, Rochdale, Wick, Croydon and Kettering – we continue our series on places the guidebook writers skip

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