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Labour finalising £500m rescue for Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant

by September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024
Labour finalising £500m rescue for Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant

The UK government is nearing completion of a £500 million rescue package for Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant, following the closure of its blast furnaces.

The financing deal, initially developed under the previous government, aims to assist Tata Steel in transitioning to a more environmentally friendly production method by constructing an electric arc furnace to replace the current coal-powered process.

Tata Steel has committed to investing £750 million in the construction of the new furnace and providing a support package for employees expected to be made redundant during the transition. The move is anticipated to result in the loss of about 2,800 jobs as Tata shuts down two blast furnaces at its South Wales plant, the first of which ceased operations in July.

Jonathan Reynolds, the Business Secretary, is expected to make a statement to parliament on Wednesday regarding the deal, although the government has not confirmed if an official announcement will be made this week as negotiations with Tata Steel are ongoing.

A spokesperson for the Department for Business and Trade emphasised the importance of the steel industry, stating: “Steel is vital for a vibrant, secure economy. Our steel sector needs a government working in partnership with trade unions and business to secure a green steel transition that’s both right for the workforce and delivers economic growth. Decarbonisation does not mean deindustrialisation and we will be working to safeguard jobs as part of these negotiations, securing the future of steelmaking communities for generations to come.”

The rescue package underscores the government’s commitment to supporting the steel sector’s transition to greener production methods while aiming to protect jobs and sustain steelmaking communities in the long term. Tata Steel has been approached for comment on the ongoing negotiations and the prospective funding arrangement.

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