UK Govt in Crisis Talks as Liberty Steel Threatens 2,000 Jobs
Ministers scramble to secure UK's steel future as crisis talks are launched to save Liberty Steel's strategic assets and prevent major job losses in a vital industry.
Ministers scramble to secure UK's steel future as crisis talks are launched to save Liberty Steel's strategic assets and prevent major job losses in a vital industry.
Exclusive: The UK's promised post-Brexit steel deal with the US has been abandoned, dashing hopes of lifted tariffs and plunging the industry into deeper uncertainty despite high-level boasts.
In a major policy reversal, Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party has abandoned plans to impose tariffs on UK steel exports to the US, a direct concession to Donald Trump's protectionist agenda. The move signals a pragmatic shift in Labour's trade strategy.
Plans to slash US steel tariffs have been abruptly shelved ahead of Donald Trump's UK visit, in a major diplomatic move to avoid a political row. The decision, seen as a concession to the former President, raises questions about UK trade policy independen
The UK Government has rejected the Scottish Government's request for powers to nationalise the threatened Tata Steel plant in Falkirk, sparking a fierce constitutional row over economic intervention and devolved authority.
The UK Government has greenlit a crucial £4.25 million support package from the Welsh Government for Tata Steel workers facing redundancy in Port Talbot, marking a significant intervention in the ongoing steel crisis.
The UK government steps in with a multi-million pound support package to secure wages and pension benefits for over 1,700 staff at the collapsed Liberty Steel works in South Yorkshire, averting a major industrial crisis.
The dramatic collapse of Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance, from its Yorkshire roots to its global ambitions, is a cautionary tale of debt, hubris, and the high-stakes world of industrial finance.
Sheffield-based Speciality Steel UK enters administration, putting over 100 skilled jobs at risk and dealing a severe blow to Britain's historic steel heartland.
The UK government has approved a landmark £1.25bn investment for a new electric arc furnace at British Steel's Rotherham plant, safeguarding over 2000 local jobs and boosting the UK's green steel production.
Industrialist Sanjeev Gupta is preparing a final attempt to salvage Liberty Steel’s specialty division, as creditors and regulators close in. Will his strategy be enough to save jobs and stabilise the business?
Former Gladiator star Steel and his wife share their emotional journey after losing their premature son and their hopes for expanding their family.
The wife of Gladiators legend Steel reveals the emotional rollercoaster of their IVF struggles while trying for a second child.
Former Gladiator star Steel opens up about a terrifying health crisis that left him fearing for his life and career.
US health officials have recalled batches of Queen Bee Gardens honey due to potential steel contamination, urging consumers to check their jars immediately.
A global consortium is reportedly weighing a takeover bid for Whyalla Steelworks, with Bluescope Steel among the key players. The move could reshape Australia’s steel industry.
A construction worker has died after being struck by a massive steel beam on a building site in Westminster. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead.
The UK steel sector braces for impact as new tariffs threaten trade relations and local employment. Experts weigh in on the potential fallout.
The UK and US have reached an agreement to lift punitive tariffs on British steel and aluminium, ending a four-year trade dispute. The deal promises relief for UK manufacturers but raises questions about long-term competitiveness.
A tragic incident at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant has claimed the life of a worker, prompting an urgent investigation by authorities.
Tata Steel confirms significant job reductions at its Port Talbot facility, sparking concerns over the future of the Welsh steel industry and local economy.
The US and South Korea have finalised a trade agreement that significantly reduces tariffs on Korean steel exports, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral economic relations.
The US has imposed steep tariffs on Brazilian steel, aluminium, and ethanol, escalating trade tensions between the Biden administration and President Lula's government. Experts warn of potential retaliatory measures.
Labour leader Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump in Scotland took an unexpected turn as discussions on steel tariffs were overshadowed by the escalating violence in Gaza, revealing Cabinet divisions.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet former US President Donald Trump in a high-stakes discussion aimed at negotiating a steel tariffs deal and swaying Trump's stance on Gaza. Will diplomacy prevail?
The European Union and the United States have been unable to reach an agreement on reducing the 50% steel tariff, leaving trade tensions unresolved.
Former US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on UK steel exports may be offset by concessions for the British pharmaceutical industry, according to insider reports.
Scottish police deploy a 'ring of steel' to protect former US President Donald Trump during his visit, with security measures rivalling those of the Queen's funeral.
Labour leader Keir Starmer proposes a UK-US steel tariff agreement to protect Scottish jobs and boost British industry amid global trade tensions.
Heaton Park braces for the Oasis reunion as towering steel fences go up to prevent gatecrashers from spoiling the Gallagher brothers' highly anticipated return.