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Millions pledged to Stocksbridge steelmakers £50Million will keep Stocksbridge workers paid until a new buyer is found Marie Tidball, MP has welcomed the Government’s newly announced Steel Strategy, describing it as a “landmark moment” for the industry and a major step towards securing the future of steelmaking in South Yorkshire. Unveiled on March 19, the Strategy aims to restore Britain as a world-leading steel producer, backed by £2.5 billion in investment. This sits alongside existing funding, including £420 million for Sheffield Forgemasters and a crucial £50 million for Speciality Steels UK. The £50 million package is currently supporting wages and pensions for workers in Stocksbridge and Rotherham, helping to keep operations running while a new buyer is sought. The Strategy also sets out plans to strengthen domestic production, with an ambition for up to 50% of steel used in major UK infrastructure, energy and defence projects to be made in Britain. South Yorkshire is
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set to benefit further through a proposed Defence Growth Deal, recognising the region’s skills and heritage in steelmaking. New trade protections are also being introduced to tackle the dumping of cheap foreign steel. From July 1, import quotas will be reduced to 60% of current levels, alongside a 50% tariff on excess imports—measures the Government says are vital to protecting UK industry. Ms Tidball said the plans underline a strong commitment to communities like Stocksbridge, which once produced 15% of the world’s defence and aerospace steel. She added she remains confident a responsible buyer will be found to secure the future of local sites. “Steel built our past,” she said. “Now the Government is taking action to ensure it will shape our future too.”
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