Unions Warn They Will Take Action to Preserve Steel Making at Port Talbot

Unions have stepped up warnings of industrial action in response to job losses at the country’s biggest steel plant. Tata has decided to press ahead with closing blast furnaces at its site in Port Talbot, South Wales, under plans to shift to low-carbon steel production. The move will lead to the loss of up to 2,800 jobs and more in firms which supply the plant with goods and services. Tata is pledging a £130 million support package to help workers retrain or find new jobs. Unions have warned the decision will be devastating for the South Wales economy, as well as the steel industry....