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The past, present and uncertain future of the UK’s steel industry

  • Written by: Phil Tomlinson, Professor of Industrial Strategy, Co-Director Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS), University of Bath
The past, present and uncertain future of the UK’s steel industryThe Port Talbot steelworks in South Wales is the largest in the UK.Leighton Collins/Shutterstock

The last few years have been troubling for the British steel industry. High energy costs, a wave of cheap Chinese imports, plant closures, the COVID pandemic and financial struggles have all taken their toll.

Steel is a high energy user and significant...

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