Steel industry15 hrs agoSteel town hopes for stability with government planThe government is planning for public ownership of SSUK, which employs 1,300 people.15 hrs ago2 days agoGovernment set to nationalise troubled steel firmProduction at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.2 days ago2 days agoApprentices helping British Steel look to the futureThe new recruits are among more than 1,000 people who applied for roles at the nationalised company.2 days ago24 Aug 2026Workers put on 'light duties' as cheap imported steel floods marketTata Steel said the changes have had a significant impact on their business in Llanwern.24 Aug 202622 Aug 2026What tariffs has Trump introduced and why?Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up. 22 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.9 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Artworks honour WW2 female steelworkersIt is hoped a maquette of a steelworker will become a full size sculpture to be placed in Consett.6 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Apprentices and graduates start at British SteelThe new starters at the renationalised company are chosen from more than 1,000 applicants.5 Aug 202619 Jul 2026Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisationJingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.19 Jul 2026...