'A positive step forward': Government confirms £500m Port Talbot green steel deal

James Murray
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Port Talbot steelworks

But experts warn UK is in danger of losing primary steel production capacity, while trade unions lament significant job losses

The government has confirmed it is to proceed with a £500m deal with Tata Steel to convert the Port Talbot steelworks to low carbon electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, after negotiating an improved...

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