Community and British Steel launch ‘Save Steel Buy British’ campaign.

The initiative calls on UK industry to sign a pledge backing the nation’s steel sector.

Alasdair McDiarmid, assistant general secretary at Community, said: “Steel is a vital strategic industry which powers local economies and underpins the UK's national security.

"[…] Now is the time for government and businesses across the country to give our steel industry the vote of confidence it needs and deserves - they can do this by buying British."

The campaign highlights the work of Government intervention, but also outlines that now is the time for industries to help sustain steel's £1.7b contributions to the UK economy.

Allan Bell, interim chief executive of British Steel, added: “By backing UK-made steel, businesses are helping safeguard jobs, skills and local communities, while securing the capacity to deliver for Britain’s future.

“This campaign is about ensuring our industry thrives and continues to provide the strength and security the country relies on.”