The iPaper has been told that EU relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds will this autumn ask Brussels for a temporary exemption from its carbon border tax, with Rachel Reeves believed to be concerned about the potential impact on UK firms. Via The i Paper inews.co.uk/news/politics/…

UK and EU poised to strike deal sparing British business from carbon border tax - The Guardian exclusive: Temporary deal to shield UK exporters from levy’s impact is now viewed by both sides as likely. Via Eleni Courea theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

"It'll be devastating." The EU proposing to hit the UK with 50 per cent tariffs on steel means "the UK government needs to act very, very quickly", says director general of UK Steel, Gareth Stace.

Sunday The Times and The Sunday Times Times Business scoop from nine days ago confirmed today. #steel #EU UK Steel Community Union EU plots ‘devastating tariff hit’ against UK steelmakers thetimes.com/article/599b07…

Here's James Devonshire with today's #UKmfg headlines 👉 themanufacturer.com/articles/daily… Stories include UK Steel INEOS BEP Surface Technologies DS Smith Carlsberg Group & more #shoutaboutUKMfg

UK Steel warned today that the EU's plans to slash import quotas and double tariffs pose a serious threat to UK steel exports. Our industry needs the UK Government to act now, to secure UK-specific quotas and tighten import controls. Full details ➡️ ow.ly/tBhK50X8oRR

UK steel is in crisis according to experts — only 30% of demand is met at home. Gareth Stace UK Steel explains why a bold steel strategy is needed to protect jobs, supply chains and UK manufacturing. Watch Ep1 of our new series from UK Metals Expo Expo 📺 ow.ly/W4Nv50XbxzN

As the UK moves towards EAF steelmaking, steel scrap will become the primary raw material. A new report from UK Steel calls for urgent action to build a domestic circular steel economy and keep jobs, value and manufacturing in the UK. 👉 ow.ly/Sqxy50XBToi