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6/ Backing UK steel is about jobs. And it means even more: 🔐 National security 🔗 Resilient supply chains 🔁 Reshoring critical industries Steelmaking is a sovereign capability — and today, Government said it should stay that way.

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5/ And there’s more… As the UK builds new: 🚆 Rail lines ⚔️ Defence hardware ⚡ Power stations The Chancellor said it will mean more orders for steel made right here at home.

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4/ The Chancellor hailed Heathrow’s signing of the UK Steel Charter — a multi-billion-pound expansion backed by Labour and built with British steel. #UKSteelCharter #HeathrowExpansion

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3/ UK Steel has long called for greater use of home-grown steel. Today, that message was echoed at the highest level: 🔹 Back British business 🔹 Strengthen supply chains 🔹 Support thousands of skilled jobs #MadeInBritain #UKmanufacturing

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2/ The Chancellor confirmed: “This Government will invest in... the future of steelworks across our great country.” A clear vote of confidence in the industry — and a signal that steel made in Britain matters.

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Andy Bruce (Reuters) @bruceandy.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

1/ 🚨 Major backing for UK steel in today’s Spending Review. Chancellor @RachelReevesMP has put British steel at the heart of economic security, pledging to “buy, make and sell more steel here in Britain.” #SpendingReview #UKsteel #CSR

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We've gone from what No.10 last month billed as an "immediate" reduction in USA's tariffs on UK steel exports, to likely having them doubled this week. While that should get reversed later under the deal, no-one knows when. @uksteel.org is bracing for a "body blow"👇 www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

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UK trade minister to meet US counterpart to discuss implementing tariff deal

Britain's trade minister Jonathan Reynolds will meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of a trade deal that has been complicated by the announcement of fresh U.S. tariffs on steel.

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This is a clear signal of progress on climate, trade, and industrial strategy – securing vital export access for UK producers. Full announcement here: 🔗https://www.uksteel.org/steel-news-2025/uk-and-eu-steel-carbon-markets-link-and-improved-trade-better-access-to-uk-s-biggest-steel-export-market

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These changes mark a major step towards: ✅ Reducing trade frictions ✅ Aligning climate policy ✅ Enhancing competitiveness for UK steel in Europe

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A second agreement introduces improved EU steel safeguards import quotas. The EU is our biggest market - 75% of UK steel exports – nearly £3 billion in trade. Changes to EU safeguards will ease export restrictions for products like steel angles and heavy sections. #TradePolicy

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This agreement will: ✔️ Improve trade with our largest steel export market ✔️ Provide confidence in carbon pricing for UK producers ✔️Exempt UK steel exports to the EU from Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) costs and administrative burdens #NetZero #UKSteel #EUReset #Trade #CBAM #ETS

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UK Steel @uksteel.org · 02/04/2025

🔍 Policy breakthroughs for UK steel and trade with the EU The UK and EU have agreed to work towards linking their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) – a critical development for the UK steel sector. 🇬🇧🔗🇪🇺 🧵

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Following the White House briefing note, UK Steel can confirm that the import tariff on steel into the US will remain at 25%. UK Steel remains deeply concerned regarding the 25% tariffs introduced on 12 March and the impact it is having on our industry.

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UK Steel @uksteel.org · 17/03/2025

📢 UK steelmakers are paying 50% more for electricity than competitors in France and Germany – and it’s holding us back. Our latest report, from an independent consultancy, shows how a Contract for Difference (CfD) could fix energy costs, boost investment, and secure our steel industry’s future.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

TRUMP ORDERS 25% TARIFFS ON UK STEEL IMPORTS TO THE US, WITHOUT EXEMPTION The industry body UK Steel says it is a "sledgehammer" which could threaten steel exports from Britain, worth around 400 million pounds a year

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UK Steel @uksteel.org · 12/03/2025

US exports account for 9% of UK steel exports by value and 7% by volume - mostly specialist steel for defence, oil and gas, construction equipment and packaging. During challenging market conditions, global overcapacity, high energy costs, & weak demand, the blow to our exports will be detrimental.

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UK Steel @uksteel.org · 12/03/2025

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and steel derivative products have today come into effect, with no exemptions granted to the UK or any other trading partners. The US is the UK’s second most important export market for steel after the EU: a high value market. #USTariffs #Tariffs #steel

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UK Steel @uksteel.org · 25/02/2025

The full UK Steel-Zonal pricing Committee discussion is available on our LinkedIn page 🔗https://tinyurl.com/fyxy7wdu

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UK Steel @uksteel.org · 25/02/2025

Competitive electricity prices are absolutely essential for the steel industry to survive within a highly competitive global market. The Government has yet to demonstrate that zonal pricing will not harm energy-intensive industries.

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UK Steel @uksteel.org · 25/02/2025

⚡ Zonal pricing under scrutiny at Lords Committee Today, UK Steel's @frankaaskov.dk gave evidence to the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee. 📣"We're two and a half years into this. The Government still has not provided evidence of a cost-benefit analysis for EIIs." #PriceCap

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UK Steel @uksteel.org · 23/01/2025

The Steel Strategy is set to transform the UK steel sector. Join UK Steel at the National Manufacturing Conference to explore how we reduce imports, support renewable energy, and grow market share. 📅 4 March 2025 🔗 Register: nationalmanufacturingconference.co.uk #SteelStrategy @makeuk.bsky.social

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Steel Council Announced: A Critical Moment for the UK Steel Sector

The Government’s commitment to invest £2.5bn through the National Wealth Fund will support innovation and long-term growth. Together, we can secure a prosperous future for the UK steel industry. www.uksteel.org/steel-news-2...

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The upcoming Steel Strategy is seen as the best opportunity to turn the tide and create a competitive environment for UK steelmakers. Council members include UK Steel, major steel producers, industry ...

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Key areas for the Steel Strategy include: 🔋 Competitive electricity prices 🌍 Bold trade policies addressing global overcapacity 🏗️ Strategic public procurement 🌱 Investment in low-emission steelmaking

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The sector faces numerous challenges, but this is an opportunity to revitalise the industry and create a competitive environment. The Council will play a crucial role in shaping the upcoming Steel Strategy, which aims to foster growth, innovation, and job creation.

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🚨 Steel Council Announced This Week: A New Era for UK Steel Today marks a turning point for the UK steel industry with the unveiling of the Steel Council. This initiative, launched by the Government, signals a commitment to securing the long-term future of steelmaking in the UK.

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Sheffield Forgemasters' forge with a huge piece of molten steel inside it being turned. It looks like huge pincers, metres wide and the height of a building. The forge is hammering the steel into a shape and turning it. Three people look on to ensure it turns properly.

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This case study in just one sector shows the massive opportunities for the UK industry across the wide metals supply chain if there was a supportive procurement policy environment.

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Offshore wind experts LumenEE estimate that up to 25 million tonnes of steel will be needed in the next 25 years for offshore wind investment around the coast of Britain. ➡️This single opportunity alone is worth approximately £21 billion in steel purchases.

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📑 £21𝙗𝙣 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 UK Steel commissioned an independent report from LumenEE to identify the total steel needed for the rapid expansion of the UK’s offshore wind sector, out to 2050.

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💷UK Steel highlights the opportunity for the Government, as the single biggest purchaser of steel in the UK, to further support its steel sector by procuring the steel it buys from UK steelmakers rather than buying steel from abroad.

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UK Steel highlights the opportunity for the Government, as the single biggest purchaser of steel in the UK, to further support its steel sector by procuring the steel it buys from UK steelmakers rather than buying steel from abroad.

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📋To provide a procurement policy blueprint for the Government’s Steel Strategy, UK Steel has today published a new report. The report contains a range of proposals to improve the uptake of UK-made steel in taxpayer-funded projects.

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Over the next 🔟 years, government steel requirements will exceed £4.3 billion without even accounting for major initiatives such as carbon capture and storage, hydrogen infrastructure, nuclear energy, and offshore wind.

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As the largest buyer of steel in the UK, the Government has a unique opportunity to support the domestic steel sector. However, the latest data reveals that one third of the steel it procures is imported, costing UK taxpayers £1.5 billion annually rather than supporting UK steel producers.

Graphic states that £1.5bn of taxpayers money is spent on steel from abroad

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