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26.04 - 21:37
Steel orders falling off a cliff as coronavirus hammers the economy, warn unions
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Steel orders have “fallen off a cliff” as coronavirus grips the country – despite the industry providing vital equipment to help in the fight against Covid-19, experts warn tonight.
Britain's fragile steel sector faces yet another crisis as the pandemic hammers firms and the economy plunges towards a recession.
Union leaders issued a rallying call to workers – and urged them to follow strict social distancing rules at plants which remain open.
In a statement to members, seen by the Mirror, the National Trade Union Steel Coordinating Committee said: “There can be no doubt that the current crisis poses a threat to the steel industry in this country. “In many cases order books have fallen off a cliff and it will be months before normal
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