Steel industry
Up to 2,800 potential job losses are anticipated, with approximately 2,500 roles expected to be impacted in the next 18 months
Today, Keir Starmer is meeting with steelworkers and union representatives at Port Talbot steelworks to emphasise Labour’s support for the steel sector
A study reveals Sheffield’s steel industry can slash its carbon dioxide emissions by 40% by transitioning from natural gas to locally produced green hydrogen
The government has allocated £500 million to ensure the survival of Port Talbot steelworks and support its transition
to greener steel production
Tata Steel is reportedly in talks with the government to secure investment and support for the decarbonisation of its UK operations, citing challenging business conditions
Enhanced steel utilisation and recycling could cut steel product carbon footprint, potentially reducing embedded carbon by 14% and UK domestic steel industry emissions by 6% by 2030, according to a report
The group is reportedly considering the move unless long-term government support offered
The UK has planned just one green steel plant compared to 38 in European countries, according to a new report
The coal mine in Cumbria will produce fuel for steel-making
A German business group has said chemical and steel industries could soon be forced to switch off as low river levels makes it hard to transport cargo