Tata Steel: UK needs 10 million tonnes of steel to meet clean energy targets

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But the steel producer and trade unions call for urgent action and policy support to develop low carbon steel production in the UK if climate goals are to be met

The UK may need more than 10 million tonnes of steel over the coming years if it is to become more energy self-sufficient and deliver the raft of clean technologies and infrastructure needed to achieve...

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