Tata Steel's Shift to Greener Steelmaking Could Cost 2,800 Jobs

Unions Warn of Industrial Action as Port Talbot Steel Mill Faces Closure

Tata Steel, the Indian conglomerate, has announced plans to shut down the blast furnaces at Britain's largest steel mill in Port Talbot, Wales, and replace them with an electric furnace. The move aims to cut carbon emissions but could cost 2,800 jobs.
The company has received £500m in support from the British government for the plan, which has an estimated price tag of up to £1.25 billion.
Unions have warned of potential industrial action in response to the job losses, and have criticized Tata for rejecting their proposals that would have saved jobs.
The Port Talbot plant is the UK's biggest steelworks employing about 4,000 people. The plant's closure is expected to have a devastating impact on the local economy and the wider steel industry.
Despite the potential emissions reductions, some environmentalists have criticized the plans, citing the lack of a forward-thinking industrial strategy and the impact on workers and the local community.