After years of decline, the UK steel industry is once again at the heart of discussions about national resilience and our industrial future. The government’s upcoming steel plan must support a sector that can meet UK demand and the shift to cleaner steel. Clean iron supply will play a key role.

This briefing recommends caution over major investment in new domestic ironmaking. A mix of UK innovation and partnerships with clean iron exporters offers a better balance of cost and supply security. This approach would also free up investment for skilled jobs and advanced steel processing here in the UK.

For more information, contact:
Will Carr, policy analyst: wcarr@green-alliance.org.uk