Steel industry1 day agoCanada curbs steel imports to shield domestic industry from Trump tariffsThe prime minister pledges to diversify its trading partners away from the US and prioritise the use of Canadian steel.1 day ago3 days agoTata promises electric arc by 2027 as work beginsA union says the construction is "bittersweet" but the UK government describes it as a "major win".3 days ago5 days agoTrump's tariffs are looming large over the UK’s last surviving steel townsThe future of industrial towns like Scunthorpe and Port Talbot may rest on the wider fate of the UK's steel industry.5 days ago23 Jun 2025Energy cost cuts to 'boost' thousands of new jobsTata's electric arc furnace will benefit from reduced electricity costs, the UK government says.23 Jun 202518 Jun 2025Japan's Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pactNippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover. 18 Jun 202517 Jun 2025British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracksThe company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years.17 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Steel apprenticeships attract over 200 applicantsBosses say the number of applications show "a major vote of confidence in our business".6 Jun 20254 Jun 2025Trump's 50% tariffs on metals come into effectTrump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties. 4 Jun 20254 Jun 2025UK temporarily spared from Trump's 50% steel tariffsThe executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries - but the levy remains at 25% for the UK.4 Jun 2025...