SteelCast

Tata Steel UK

Tata Steel’s UK communications team speak to the leaders and workers of Tata Steel sites across the UK. Join us as we discuss current climates and what they mean for the UK steel industry.

  1. 22/07/2025

    SteelCast S3 E39: A new era begins for British steelmaking

    A new era for British steelmaking starts here. We officially broke ground on our new Electric Arc Furnace at Port Talbot — the heart of our £1.25 billion transformation towards low-emission steelmaking. In this special episode, host Tim Rutter speaks to some of the suppliers, contractor partners and project managers who are working together as one team to deliver this transformational project — capturing the scale, collaboration and momentum behind it. Join us for the highlights from this historic day in UK steelmaking — only on #SteelCast.   Follow Tata Steel UK on social media: X: https://www.twitter.com/tatasteeluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatasteeluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatasteeluk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-steel-uk-ireland   #GreenSteelFuture

    30 min

  2. 30/06/2025

    SteelCast S3 E38: Sun-powered steel – inside Catnic’s solar roofing breakthrough

    Solar power that blends in beautifully? Yes, please! In this episode of #SteelCast, we explore the launch of Catnic SolarSeam – a sleek, UK-made bonded solar solution built for modern homes and sustainable construction. Developed by Caerphilly-based business, Catnic - part of Tata Steel UK - SolarSeam combines flexible CIGS solar tech with Catnic Urban standing seam roofing. It’s efficient, low-profile, and installer-friendly – ideal for retrofits, new builds, and design-led projects. 🎙️ Host Tim Rutter meets with Catnic, Tata Steel, and solar experts to find out how this new solution is changing the game for solar-ready roofing.   Watch this episode on YouTube: SteelCast S3 E38: Sun-powered steel – inside Catnic’s solar roofing breakthrough - YouTube Learn more about Catnic: Catnic | UK Lintel & Steel Construction Products Manufacturer | Catnic   Follow Tata Steel UK on social media: X: https://www.twitter.com/tatasteeluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatasteeluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatasteeluk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-steel-uk-ireland   #GreenSteelFuture

    49 min

  3. 19/06/2025

    SteelCast S3 E37: Rolling, rolling, rolling! Port Talbot's multi-million pound Mills makeover

    Our £1.25 billion green steelmaking journey goes way beyond our Electric Arc Furnace...   A significant and critical part of the investment is also being spent on extending the life of Port Talbot’s Hot Rolling Mill and investing in a brand new Pickle Line. These upgrades will ensure the low-CO₂ steels from our Electric Arc Furnace are processed as effectively as possible before going for further processing or direct to customers. Join Host Tim Rutter, as Mills CAPEX Lead Andrew McGregor walks us through all the changes being planned – there are a LOT!   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VSRZ8sLejbg   Follow Tata Steel UK on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tatasteeluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatasteeluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatasteeluk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-steel-uk-ireland   #GreenSteelFuture

    32 min

  4. 15/04/2025

    SteelCast S3 E36: Step inside Port Talbot's £1.25 billion megaproject

    Step inside the future of green steelmaking at Port Talbot . . . Join host Tim Rutter and EAF & Casters Programme Manager Peter Jones for an exclusive, all-access tour of the £1.25 billion transformation set to reshape Port Talbot.  From the rail head to the scrap storage area, through the path of the new steel conveyor, and into the space where a state-of-the-art 3.2 million tonne electric arc furnace will take shape — this episode gives you an early look at what’s to come.  Listen or watch to see how Peter and team are managing one of the biggest and most significant investments in steel industry history.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TataSteelUK Follow Tata Steel UK on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tatasteeluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatasteeluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatasteeluk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-steel-uk-ireland

    40 min

  5. 20/02/2025

    SteelCast S3 E35: Tom Evans talks Trump and tariffs

    In a week in which Donald Trump announced tariffs on steel, the UK Government launched its Plan for Steel, and Tata Steel UK gained planning approval to build its 3 million-tonnes-a-year Electric Arc Furnace, SteelCast talks to Head of Public Affairs, Tom Evans about the company’s policy asks of government. In front of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, Tom talks tariffs and Trump, examines energy costs, speaks about scrap, and ponders public procurement.   Watch the episode on YouTube here: SteelCast S3 E35: Tom Evans talks Trump and tariffs - YouTube   Read about what it is exactly that Tata Steel UK is after from the UK Government, here: https://www.tatasteeluk.com/sites/def...   Follow Tata Steel UK on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tatasteeluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatasteeluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatasteeluk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-steel-uk-ireland   #SteelCast

    30 min

  6. 17/12/2024

    Episode 34: Shaping the UK Government’s steel strategy

    Steelcast host Tim Rutter spoke to a number of key participants at a recent UK Steel-hosted parliamentary event in Westminster, which discussed the issues that the sector feels are so important in shaping the UK Government’s forthcoming steel strategy. Tata Steel UK Director of Comms and Chair of UK Steel, Martin Brunnock talks us through the event as we hear from UK Steel Director General, Gareth Stace, new Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on steel, Jonathan Brash MP, and MP for Aberafan and Maesteg, Stephen Kinnock. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TataSteelUK   Follow Tata Steel UK on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tatasteeluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatasteeluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatasteeluk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-steel-uk-ireland

    34 min
  7. Episode 33: Everything you need to know about the steel industry right now (part 2) – Live from UK Metals Expo 2024

    26/09/2024

    Episode 33: Everything you need to know about the steel industry right now (part 2) – Live from UK Metals Expo 2024

    The UK Metals Expo 2024 was the third consecutive year the whole of the UK metals industry came together under one roof at Birmingham’s NEC. Join Tata Steel UK’s Tim Rutter, Abi Thomas and Gareth Brookes as they catch up with industry experts to talk about the big topics around steel, its people and the path to a greener future. Topics covered in part two are the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the UK scrap market and how we can extract the highest social value from the decarbonisation of steel. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TataSteelUK   Follow Tata Steel UK on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tatasteeluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatasteeluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatasteeluk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-steel-uk-ireland

    48 min
  8. Episode 32: Everything you need to know about the steel industry right now (part 1) – Live from UK Metals Expo 2024

    24/09/2024

    Episode 32: Everything you need to know about the steel industry right now (part 1) – Live from UK Metals Expo 2024

    The UK Metals Expo 2024 was the third consecutive year the whole of the UK metals industry came together under one roof at Birmingham’s NEC.   Join Tata Steel UK’s Tim Rutter, Abi Thomas and Gareth Brookes as they catch up with industry experts to talk about the big topics around steel, its people and the path to a greener future.   Topics covered in part one are the transition from blast furnace to electric arc furnace steelmaking, the £500m UK Government investment announced on Wednesday 11 September, what other support government could bring – including the Back British Metals Initiative, the much-talked-about Celtic Freeport, and challenges around scrap and the supply chain.   This episode was recorded on day one of the UK Metals Expo and includes UK Metals Expo Chairman, Lord Rupert Redesdale; Labour MP for Stockton North, Chris McDonald; Tata Steel UK CEO, Rajesh Nair; Chair of UK Steel, Martin Brunnock; Chairman of the Materials Processing Institute, Jon Bolton; Director General of UK Steel, Gareth Stace; Chief Executive of The Cast Metals Federation, Pam Murrell; Managing Director of Professional Polishing Services, Kirsty Davies-Chinnock; Chief Executive Officer of Celtic Freeport, Luciana Ciubotariu; Head of Policy and Public Affairs for The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), Antonia Grey.   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TataSteelUK   Follow Tata Steel UK on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tatasteeluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatasteeluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatasteeluk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-steel-uk-ireland

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Tata Steel’s UK communications team speak to the leaders and workers of Tata Steel sites across the UK. Join us as we discuss current climates and what they mean for the UK steel industry.

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  • Creator
    Tata Steel UK
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
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  • Show Website
    SteelCast