ALEX BRUMMER: Tata tests Sunak’s model with Port Talbot steel plant

When it comes to bailing out firms affected by Covid-19, Rishi Sunak is no pushover. As someone who spent much of his pre-Commons career in private equity, the Chancellor has a good grip on likely survival candidates, and will be keen to make sure all private sector options have been exhausted. There was reluctance in … Read more

Port Talbot jobs fears as Tata Steel’s  Chandrasekaran says he will not ‘tolerate losses’

Fresh Port Talbot jobs fears as Tata Steel’s Chandrasekaran says he will not ‘tolerate losses’ By A Daily Mail Reporter Published: 23:00 BST, 5 January 2020 | Updated: 08:03 BST, 6 January 2020 There were fresh fears for 4,000 Tata steel workers in Port Talbot after the boss of its Indian owner said he would … Read more

Port Talbot steelworks owner Tata Steel seeks £500m loan

Port Talbot steelworks’ owner Tata Steel seeks £500m loan from UK Government Talks are at an early stage and no agreement is likely to be announced soon Tata Steel’s large customers, such as car makers, have stopped production The manufacturer has also been hit by a rise in raw material costs  By Ben Harrington For … Read more