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UK Steel Strategy – Statement

Community March 19, 2026

Responding to the publication of the government’s UK Steel Strategy today, Community Union General Secretary Roy Rickhuss CBE said:

“Since taking office in 2024, the Government has taken many decisive steps to support the steel industry and those who work within it. This Steel Strategy represents the culmination of these efforts.

“In particular, the urgent and necessary action taken to intervene in British Steel last spring and SSUK in the autumn has demonstrated the Government’s unyielding commitment to protecting the sector and the thousands of jobs it provides in communities across the country.

“The trade measures outlined in this Strategy represent a bold and significant step forward, strengthening our domestic industry and helping to ensure that local economies continue to benefit from a secure, resilient steel sector and the employment it provides.

“We commend the Department for Business and Trade for their work on this Strategy and look forward to continuing to engage with the Government to support the ongoing strength and success of UK-produced steel.”

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Community is the steelworkers’ union. More steelworkers are members of Community than any other union. At Community, we are committed to fighting for a just transition that sees steelworkers and the UK steel industry thrive.

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