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Photo – UK Steel calls for competitive electricity prices for industry
UK Steel calls for competitive electricity prices for industry

The wholesale price of electricity in Britain has recently exceeded its cost in France and Spain

Photo – UK extends safeguard measures on 15 categories of steel
UK extends safeguard measures on 15 categories of steel

In addition, the suspension of protective measures against Ukraine is maintained until June 2026

Photo – Traders predict a jump in carbon prices in the UK
Traders predict a jump in carbon prices in the UK

This is due to expectations that the new government will be tougher on big polluters

Photo – UK TRA recommends extension of safeguard measures for 15 steel categories
UK TRA recommends extension of safeguard measures for 15 steel categories

The final recommendation was submitted to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Photo – Tata Steel India reaches record steel production in FY2023-2024
Tata Steel India reaches record steel production in FY2023-2024

Over the past fiscal year, the division increased steel production by 4% y/y – up to 20.8 million tons

Photo – UK government projects use more local steel – UK Steel
UK government projects use more local steel – UK Steel

The number of companies supplying products for large infrastructure projects is growing

Photo – Liberty Steel restructures UK business after deal with creditors
Liberty Steel restructures UK business after deal with creditors

The company plans to consolidate its business in the country under a new legal entity

Photo – UK launches consultations on introducing its own CBAM in 2027
UK launches consultations on introducing its own CBAM in 2027

The government has proposed seven duty rates – for each individual sector to be covered by the mechanism

Photo – UK reduced imports of iron and steel products from Ukraine by 37% y/y in 2023
UK reduced imports of iron and steel products from Ukraine by 37% y/y in 2023

Imports of raw materials fell by 49.3% y/y, and finished products – increased by 0.6% y/y

Photo – UK imposes new sanctions on Russian aluminum and copper producers
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian aluminum and copper producers

In particular, the two largest producers of aluminum in the Russian Federation have come under sanctions

Photo – UK plans to extend safeguard measures on 15 categories of steel
UK plans to extend safeguard measures on 15 categories of steel

The current measures expire in June 2024, and it is recommended to extend them for another two years

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