Corus to axe 3,500 jobs worldwide

The BBC is reporting tonight that the Steelmaker, Corus will be cutting around 3,500 jobs worldwide.Most of these axes will be in the UK with more than 2,500 going.Their UK sites employs 24,000 and the expected job...

Children in Neath Port Talbot to receive reflective wrist bands

"A campaign aiming to reduce the number of winter road accidents involving children is being launched on October 27th. The ‘Avoid Close Encounters' campaign, being released on October 27th and run by Corus, the Safer Neath Port Talbot Partnership and Neath Port Talbot...

Steelworkers at Port Talbot worry about job security

"Concerns about the future of Port Talbot steelworks has started to emerge after a takeover bid by India's Tata Steel Ltd looks set to be approved. Many steelworkers in the town are now wondering whether this will be the end of their jobs after India's Tata Steel Ltd won...

Tata Steel looks ever more likely to take over Corus

"The Corus group, of which Port Talbot Steel works is part, looks ever more likely to be sold after the boards of Tata Steel and Corus announced their agreement on the terms of the recommended acquisition, valuing Corus at £4.3 billion."

Corus set to be taken over by Indian steel company

"Company giant Corus, owners of the Port Talbot steelworks, are likely to be taken over in a £4.05m bid by an Indian company. The company issued a statement on Tuesday confirming talks regarding a possible takeover and is recommending shareholders accept a £4.05 billion...

Corus £16m investment could improve air quality in Port Talbot | Port Talbot...

"Following on from a recent press article, Port Talbot steelworks to see £16m new investment, a South Wales Evening Post article today reveals that plans to improve the Port Talbot steelworks could help make local air cleaner. Corus Strip Productions have voiced that...

Port Talbot steelworks to see £16m new investment | Port Talbot Chat

"Port Talbot Steelworks is set to see a huge new investment from running company Corus, to the value of £16m. The new investment is to improve performance and output at the plant and will include operational and environmental benefits. More than 500 contractors will...

Port Talbot steelworks red dust health scare | Port Talbot Chat

Port Talbot steelworks is yet again at the centre of health concerns as red mist is omitted from the plant. Residents are fearing for their health and have bombarded the Environmental Agency with complaints, forcing the watchdog to launch yet another investigation. This comes...

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