£13.5m Aid Released for Businesses Affected by Tata Steel Job Cuts

UK government allocates initial funds to support Port Talbot workers and local firms amid transition to greener steel production.

Tata Steel's shift to electric arc furnaces will result in 2,800 job losses at Port Talbot.
The £13.5m is part of a larger £100m fund to assist affected workers and businesses.
Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens announced the funding, emphasizing rapid support for the community.
More than 50 businesses have pledged to help displaced steelworkers find new employment.
Unions continue to oppose compulsory redundancies and seek alternative solutions.