UK Steel is the trade association for the UK's steel producers and voice of the country's steelmakers.
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“It is clear that free trade in the steel industry is dead. Governments are being forced to protect their industries by China’s market-distorting subsidies and colossal overproduction,” said Peter Brennan, trade policy director of the British lobby group UK Steel. ⬇️
Western allies seek to forge joint defence against cheap Chinese steel on.ft.com/47TtyZt
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UK Steel retweeted
Tomorrow from 2.30pm we'll hold a session on UK trade with the EU and hear from @NationalGridUK @NFUtweets @UKSteel__ @Airbus @ABPorts21 @CBItweets @The_TUC and the Road Haulage Association.
ALT An image of two workers at a container site, with text that reads 'UK trade with the EU. Watch on Parliament Live'.
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UK Steel retweeted
As the UK moves towards EAF steelmaking, steel scrap will become the primary raw material.
A new report from @UKSteel__ calls for urgent action to build a domestic circular steel economy and keep jobs, value and manufacturing in the UK.
👉 ow.ly/Sqxy50XBToi
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🆕1/ Gov’t will raise Network Charging Compensation from 60% → 90% from April 2026, matching support in Germany.
But we won’t see the benefit until 2027. The scheme kicks off in 2026, but compensation is paid out a year in arrears.
🔗 uksteel.org/steel-news-2025/…
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3/ The uplift is a welcome move - but now we need to fix the core issue: wholesale power prices remain the biggest cost driver.
Without reform, we’re struggling to compete internationally.
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4/ Every extra £ on power bills is £ less to invest in jobs, equipment, and competitiveness.
#UKSteel #EnergyCosts #Manufacturing #IndustrialPolicy #BritishIndustry
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🔉 Budget must deliver for UK steelmakers
The UK’s steel industry is in an increasingly precarious position. Mounting pressures continue to build.
This year’s Budget is a crucial chance to strengthen steel — and UK Steel is setting out its top priorities over the next month. 🧵
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Next post ➖ How a wholesale price rebalancing scheme is the second crucial step in tackling UK steel power prices.
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Read our full Budget submission here 👉 uksteel.org/uk-steel-consult…
#Budget2025 #UKSteel #Manufacturing #IndustrialStrategy #UKIndustry
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UK steel is in crisis according to experts — only 30% of demand is met at home.
Gareth Stace @UKSteel__ explains why a bold steel strategy is needed to protect jobs, supply chains and UK manufacturing.
Watch Ep1 of our new series from @UK_Metals Expo
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UK Steel retweeted
"It'll be devastating."
The EU proposing to hit the UK with 50 per cent tariffs on steel means "the UK government needs to act very, very quickly", says director general of UK Steel, Gareth Stace.
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UK Steel retweeted
Sunday @thetimes @TimesBusiness scoop from nine days ago confirmed today. #steel #EU @UKSteel__ @CommunityUnion
EU plots ‘devastating tariff hit’ against UK steelmakers
thetimes.com/article/599b078…
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UK Steel retweeted
Here's @JDevonshire with today's #UKmfg headlines 👉 themanufacturer.com/articles…
Stories include @UKSteel__ @INEOS @bepglobal @dssmithgroup @CarlsbergGroup & more #shoutaboutUKMfg
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UK Steel retweeted
@UKSteel__ warned today that the EU's plans to slash import quotas and double tariffs pose a serious threat to UK steel exports.
Our industry needs the UK Government to act now, to secure UK-specific quotas and tighten import controls.
Full details ➡️ ow.ly/tBhK50X8oRR
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UK and EU poised to strike deal sparing British business from carbon border tax - @guardian exclusive: Temporary deal to shield UK exporters from levy’s impact is now viewed by both sides as likely.
Via @elenicourea theguardian.com/politics/202…
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The iPaper has been told that EU relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds will this autumn ask Brussels for a temporary exemption from its carbon border tax, with Rachel Reeves believed to be concerned about the potential impact on UK firms. Via @theipaper inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk…
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NEW: @RachelReevesMP to vow to back steel and shipbuilding industries today #Lab25 telegraph.co.uk/politics/202… #Steel #Industrial
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🔜Join us at 5pm today in the Heathrow Lounge today.
We will be discussing this new move and the EU's potential pledge to slash UK steel imports with @ChrisMcDonaldMP @HeathrowAirport @CommunityUnion and the FT's Ashley Armstrong. #Lab25 #UKSteel
Speaker line-up unveiled! ✨
Join @UKSteel__, @CommunityUnion, @HeathrowAirport and @BritishSteelUK at #Lab25 to discuss the future of UK steel, supply security and Heathrow’s expansion.
📅 Monday 29 September
⏰ 5-6pm
📍 Heathrow Lounge, ACC, Liverpool
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