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. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
British Steel to sit on new government council after thousands of job losses The Steel Council will help steer plans for the industry which will be backed by up to £2.5 billion of investment. The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
Tata Steel’s UK losses hit £1.1bn on cost of closing Port Talbot blast furnaces Losses quadruple from a year earlier after decision to end primary steelmaking in south Wales with loss of 2,500 jobs The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2024
India Open Chess: Magnus Carlsen leads despite going down to Arjun Erigaisi KOLKATA: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered his first defeat in the Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz tournament here on Saturday, but that could not deny him from finishing on top of the points table after Day One of the blitz meet. The Times of India · Nov 17, 2024
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 · Nov 15, 2024
Fund will help steelworkers affected by job losses It follows recent cuts at the Tata site in Port Talbot, Wales. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024
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 · Nov 13, 2024
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 · Nov 11, 2024
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 · Nov 6, 2024
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 · Oct 11, 2024
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. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2024
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 · Oct 10, 2024
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 · Oct 7, 2024
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 · Oct 4, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024 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 Conversation · Sep 19, 2024 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 Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024 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
France 24 · Sep 12, 2024 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…
Top News · Sep 11, 2024 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 · Sep 11, 2024 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 · Sep 11, 2024 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 · Sep 10, 2024 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
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024 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 · Jul 23, 2024 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 · Jul 12, 2024 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?