Project to modernise UK steel production delayed

About this episode

The episode discusses delays in a UK steel modernization project and other current news topics.

A major government-backed project to modernise steel production in South Wales may be delayed by up to eight months. Tata Steel says there have been problems connecting the new electric furnace in Port Talbot to a suitably strong power supply. Also: President Zelensky holds talks in Downing Street about the defence of Ukraine. And Marks and Spencer launches a new training scheme designed for young people struggling to find a job.

Topics covered

• UK steel production
• government projects
• defense talks
• youth training schemes
• energy supply issues

Keywords

• steel production
• Tata Steel
• South Wales
• President Zelensky
• Marks and Spencer
• training scheme
• electric furnace
• power supply

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tata Steel, Downing Street, Marks and Spencer

Places: South Wales, Port Talbot

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