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Anger at confirmation of steel job losses

Steelworkers were “angry and frustrated” after Tata confirmed plans to close blast furnaces at its biggest UK plant, with the loss of up to 2,800 jobs, sparking warnings of industrial action. Opposition parties criticised the Government for not ...

22 Jan 2024 at 08:34

Ministers urged to ensure new offshore wind turbines are made in Wales

Floating offshore wind power could be Wales’ 21st century version of the steel, coal and slate industries if a “hard line” is taken with the Crown Estate, ministers have heard. Labour and Tory MPs called on the Government to ensure past ...

02 Mar 2023 at 16:19

Row reignites between council and arts dealer over Port Talbot Banksy

A row between an art dealer and a local council over a mural painted by the artist Banksy in South Wales has reignited. Season’s Greetings, which depicts a message about the impact of pollution on communities, appeared on the outside ...

08 Feb 2022 at 13:55

‘Stand up and support us,’ South Wales steelworkers urge politicians

Steelworkers from South Wales have urged politicians to “stand up and support them” after plans to cut thousands of jobs were unveiled. Dozens of workers made the 170-mile-trip from Port Talbot to Westminster on Tuesday, urging the ...

23 Jan 2024 at 17:53

Decision on subsidies for Tata steel plants a matter for next PM – Buckland

It is “only right” that a decision on taxpayer support to safeguard Tata’s UK steel plants will have to wait until the new prime minister is in place, Welsh Secretary Sir Robert Buckland has said. The company has been in talks ...

26 Jul 2022 at 13:23

Unions reveal plan to safeguard Port Talbot steel plant and protect jobs

Unions have revealed details of a plan aimed at safeguarding the future of the UK’s biggest steel plant without the loss of thousands of jobs. Community and the GMB said their proposal would secure a just transition for the ...

28 Nov 2023 at 12:41

Sir Keir Starmer vows to put party politics aside to make UK a leader in steel

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he will put party politics aside to make the UK a world leader in clean green steel and “turn the industry around”. Sir Keir made the vow as the industry faces job cuts as part of the ...

23 Oct 2023 at 08:40

Executives from steel giant Tata to be questioned over Port Talbot plans

Executives from steel giant Tata will be questioned by MPs on Wednesday following the company’s decision to close its blast furnaces at its biggest UK plant – with the loss of up to 2,800 jobs. Politicians and union ...

31 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Announcement on future of Port Talbot steelworks jobs delayed

An expected announcement on the future of the country’s biggest steel plant is not being made on Wednesday. Unions had been expecting confirmation of thousands of job losses at Port Talbot in South Wales. The board ...

01 Nov 2023 at 18:07

Welsh FM urges Tata Steel to wait for Labour government before cutting jobs

The First Minister of Wales has pleaded for Tata Steel to wait for a Labour government before shutting off its blast furnaces and making thousands of job cuts. Following seven months of discussions with unions, ...

10 May 2024 at 16:39

More funds to support steel workers and businesses

The Government has announced it is doubling funds to support workers and businesses affected by job losses at a giant Tata steel plant. Ministers said an extra £15 million will be made available for supply ...

19 Dec 2024 at 12:08

Tata and British Steel bosses to sit on new Government steel council

The Government has launched a new steel council with members including Tata Steel and British Steel following thousands of job losses in the UK last year. The Steel Council will help steer plans for the ...

07 Jan 2025 at 09:43

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