Can the government deliver a competitive UK green steel industry?

Michael Holder
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Port Talbot steelworks | Credit: iStock
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Port Talbot steelworks | Credit: iStock

The government insists the UK is 'well positioned to be at the forefront of the global transition to green steel', as it seeks views on its forthcoming Plan for Steel

The government has said the UK is "well positioned to be at the forefront of the global transition to green steel" as it promised to tackle the high costs of electricity for domestic steelmakers and the...

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