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Will government measures on buying and sourcing steel succeed in levelling the playing field for UK firms competing against overseas suppliers? Vote below
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Procurement guidelines for steel have been introduced for all major government contracts to allow UK firms to compete
The SSI steelworks in Redcar turns off its coke ovens and blast furnace
Firm’s revenue rises to £24.5m, while profit doubles to £1.7m on back of strong demand
Sticking to the norm is not an option given construction’s contribution to waste. We must move to an approach prioritising re-use and the capital is perfectly placed to spearhead the effort, writes David Wellwood.
Retentions pose a complex problem that requires a careful answer rather than the outright ban government intends, argues Francis Ho
The value of more permissive policies are limited when the system is in flux. We need a system with clear rules and predictable processes, argues Paul Smith
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