Can a steel town survive if its furnaces are turned off? – podcast | Wales
Tata Steel announced in January that it would end primary steel manufacturing at Port Talbot. The town is known for its two giant blast furnaces and a large steel mill that has provided employment for decades. George McDonagh went there to see people's reactions. He met Gareth Edwards, who had worked there for 30 years […]
Tata Steel’s Port Talbot blast furnaces expected to close, in “utterly devastating” decision – business live | Business
Tata Steel closes Port Talbot blast furnace, putting 3,000 jobs at risk rob davis Today is a dark day for thousands of steelworkers in the UK and the community of Port Talbot in Wales. Tata Steel plans to proceed with plans to close both blast furnaces at Port Talbot, which could lead to up to […]