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TUC welcomes support package for Sheffield Forgemasters

The TUC has recently (Friday) welcomed the news that Yorkshire steel company Sheffield Forgemasters has received a £30 million support package from three of the country’s leading manufacturers.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “This is a much-needed boost for Britain’s beleaguered steel industry.

“Having visited Forgemasters, I have seen at first-hand what a world-class manufacturer it is and what a key role it plays in supporting vital supply chains. I am delighted that Babcocks, BAE and Rolls Royce have stepped in to guarantee its future.

“However, now is not the time for complacency. UK steel remains in a critical condition and the government isn’t doing enough to come to its aid.

“Ministers must stop the dumping of cheap Chinese steel imports that are clobbering companies here. Until this problem is addressed, the future of UK steel manufacturing will remain in the balance.”

NOTES TO EDITORS:

  • All TUC press releases can be found at www.tuc.org.uk
  • Follow the TUC on Twitter: @The_TUC and follow the TUC press team @tucnews

Contacts:
Media enquiries:
Alex Rossiter  T: 020 7467 1285  M: 07887 572130  E: arossiter@tuc.org.uk
Tim Nichols  T: 020 7467 1388  M: 07808 761844  E: tnichols@tuc.org.uk
Michael Pidgeon  T: 020 7467 1372  M: 07717 531150  E: mpidgeon@tuc.org.uk
Elly Gibson (Mon to Wed)  T: 020 7467 1337  M: 07900 910624  E: egibson@tuc.org.uk
Kay Atwal (Wed and Thur)  T: 020 7467 1385  M: 07941 547469  E: katwal@tuc.org.uk

 

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