Although not mentioned in this article, zonal pricing also risked disincentivising industrial electrification and decarbonisation, let alone impacting the competitiveness of industries like steel. Good to see @uksteel.org 's concerns being heard and zonal finally being put to bed.

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

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-...

🔍 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. 🇬🇧🔗🇪🇺 🧵

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.

📢 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.

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

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

⚡ 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

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

🚨 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.

UK steel industry calls for government to buy British in offshore wind push

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