Research claims that the upping of LNG imports to combat Russia is at more detriment to the environment

It is the first time on record that the UK has not imported any fuel from Russia

The move is part of a review of tariffs on hot rolled flat and coiled steel, which is primarily used in the mechanical and electrical engineering, construction and automobile sectors

Cold rolled flat steel is used in the manufacture of parts for the automotive industry and domestic appliances and can be found in consumer products such as radiators, steel drums and metal furniture

Olaf Scholz has pushed back on a decision to ban imports due to Germany’s heavy dependence on them

The Transport Secretary has stated his decision has been made to prevent the UK from funding Russia’s attack on Ukraine through imports

The Trade Remedies Authority will decide whether duties are still needed to offset dumping of these imports in the UK

The financial support will help reduce the country’s dependence on imports

The government seeks to reduce import dependency in a bid to boost domestic manufacturing and job opportunities

A drop in oil imports from 359 million barrels to approximately 280 million barrels equates to a reduction of more than a fifth