Join Tata Steel UK’s Tim Rutter, Abi Thomas, and Gareth Brookes as They Discuss the Big Topics Shaping the Future of Steel
Catch up with industry experts as they explore the major issues around steel, its people, and the path to a greener future.
Topics covered in Part One include:
- The transition from blast furnace to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking
- The £500 million UK Government investment announced on Wednesday, 11 September
- Additional government support opportunities, including the Back British Metals Initiative
- Insights on the Celtic Freeport and its strategic importance
- Challenges around scrap supply and the metals supply chain
This special episode was recorded live on Day One of UK Metals Expo 2024 and features conversations with:
- Lord Rupert Redesdale, Chairman, UK Metals Expo
- Chris McDonald, Labour MP for Stockton North
- Rajesh Nair, CEO, Tata Steel UK
- Martin Brunnock, Chair, UK Steel
- Jon Bolton, Chairman, Materials Processing Institute
- Gareth Stace, Director General, UK Steel
- Pam Murrell, Chief Executive, Cast Metals Federation
- Kirsty Davies-Chinnock, Managing Director, Professional Polishing Services
- Luciana Ciubotariu, Chief Executive Officer, Celtic Freeport
- Antonia Grey, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA)















