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Minister insists UK steel tariff plans are ‘not very Donald Trump’

The Government wants up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in the country, up from 30%.

Evening Standard

UK to double steel tariffs to 50% to save plants from collapse

Business secretary announces new measures during visit to Tata’s Port Talbot plant

The Guardian - UK

Steel strategy announced to preserve production in the UK

Government says its ambition is for up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in this country.

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UK steel industry has ‘two months to be saved’, warns Tata Steel

He told Parliament’s Business and Trade Committee that the sector is at threat due to fears of further cheap Chinese imports.

Evening Standard

‘Existential threat’: what do EU’s 50% steel tariffs mean for UK industry?

Why UK steel sector is alarmed by prospect of punitive tariffs from its biggest customer

The Guardian - UK

Tata bought slabs from rival British Steel as it sought to beat Trump tariff plans

Sale of product from Scunthorpe plant came when Indian-owned firm tried to avoid US rules that were later dropped

The Guardian - UK

Port Talbot, one year on: steelworks closure shows why public is losing trust in net zero

The rolling mills are still working, but the furnaces are long cold. Of the 4,000 people previously employed at the steel mill in Port Talbot, Wales, only half still work there. Despite union protests and local rallies, one year ago on September 30 2024, the plant’s last coal-burning blast furnace…

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Steel company fined £1.5m following death of ‘much-loved’ contractor

Justin Day, 44, from Llansamlet, Swansea, died from injuries he sustained while working at the Port Talbot site

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Tata Steel fined £1.5m following death of contractor at Welsh steelworks

Justin Day, 44, from Llansamlet, Swansea, died from injuries he sustained while working at the Port Talbot site in 2019.

Evening Standard

Port Talbot moves towards arc furnace future with groundbreaking ceremony

Ministers and Tata chiefs will mark the beginning of construction of the new electric arc furnace with a groundbreaking ceremony.

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Starmer to warn of ‘backroom stitch-up’ in Welsh elections

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will give a speech to the Welsh Labour conference ahead of the Senedd elections in May next year.

Evening Standard

Reynolds: Port Talbot plant does not meet US rules to get steel tariff exemption

Negotiations are ongoing to secure the outstanding tariff agreements.

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Trump threatens to keep 25% tariff on UK steel imports over Port Talbot concerns

Exclusive: Sources say US wants information on when importing of raw materials from abroad at Port Talbot site will stop

The Guardian - UK

‘Vital’ that British steel gets Trump tariff deal after UK-US trade pact, say unions

Starmer should secure deal as soon as possible to exempt UK steel from US levies, says Community union

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Fears Tata Steel could be excluded from Starmer’s Trump tariff deal

UK ministers working to secure carve-out from 50% rate for Indian-owned Port Talbot works

Evening Standard

Plaid Cymru says Labour ‘abandoned’ Port Talbot steelworkers after Tata closure

Liz Saville Roberts says the Government does not know how many people have used a fund for retraining redundant workers.

The Guardian - UK

Cheaper energy, more cash and a bit of scrap: how to save British Steel

UK politicians and industry have options if they want steel to make money while minimising emissions

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The Observer view on British Steel: saved for now, but for how long?

Governments of both colours bear responsibility for the sorry saga, which could have dire economic and defence consequences

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UK Government accused of double standards in plan to save British Steel

Welsh Politicians criticised the Government’s plans to save jobs in Scunthorpe, suggesting it failed to do the same for Port Talbot.

The Guardian - UK

Government scrambles to save British Steel as firm faces crisis within crisis

Union leaders have welcomed moves towards public ownership but it is not an auspicious environment for nationalisation

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Tata Steel To Cut Jobs At Dutch Plant By 15%

Indian-owned steelmaking giant Tata Steel announced Wednesday it was slashing around 1,600 of the 9,200 jobs at its plant in the Netherlands, sparking a furious reaction from union leaders.

The Guardian - UK

UK steelmakers say Trump’s tariffs already driving away business

Tata and British Steel tell MPs their customers are seeking alternative suppliers or asking for compensation

The Independent UK

‘Spooked’ customers cancel UK orders to avoid Trump’s tariff warfare

Bosses at Tata Steel UK and British Steel say the damage to sales could be ‘significant’ after the US imposed tariffs on steel imports earlier this month

Evening Standard

Steel giant Tata hails planning approval for Port Talbot plans

Tata is switching to an electric arc furnace-based steelmaking process which is greener, but needs fewer workers.

Evening Standard

Tata and British Steel bosses to sit on new Government steel council

The Steel Council will help steer plans for the industry which will be backed by up to £2.5 billion of investment.

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