Reports: UK government closing in on £500m green steel support deal for Tata

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

Tata Steel reportedly in advanced talks over aid package that could unlock over £1bn of investment to help slash emissions at Port Talbot steelworks

The government is reportedly close to agreeing a major aid package with Tata Steel UK that could unlock more than £1bn of investment towards safeguarding the future of the Port Talbot steelworks in South...

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