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New Council established to protect steelmaking in the UK

Thursday 9th January 2025

New Council established to protect steelmaking in the UK 

Professor David GreenwoodLink opens in a new window, CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult at WMG, comments on the newly established UK Steel Council.

Professor David Greenwood

“The establishment of the Steel Council marks a turning point in the narrative of the UK steel industry as it transitions to a clean, green, digitalised future.

“To succeed, government, industry, trade unions and research bodies must work together to deliver a long-term strategy encompassing policy; technology; skills; supply chains, and regions.

“WMG, as a centre of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, is delighted to contribute to the success of the Council and help to secure the future of the UK steel industry.”

Read more here: Government sets out plan to secure the long-term future of steelmaking and safeguard steel communities - GOV.UK