Tag: UK contracts
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BP and Chinese Steel: Betrayal of British Manufacturing
Introduction: A crossroad for British manufacturing The debate around where BP sources its steel is more than a procurement issue; it is a litmus test for the future of British manufacturing. When a multinational energy giant, deeply embedded in the U.K. economy, opts for Chinese steel over domestically produced material, it sends a signal about…
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BP’s use of Chinese steel betrays British manufacturing
Introduction: a defining moment for British manufacturing The autumn government pledge to prioritise British-made steel in large UK manufacturing contracts arrived as a much-needed lifeline for a sector under pressure. After years of restructuring, global competition, and intermittent soft demand, the steel industry needs clear signals that domestic supply chains matter. Yet among the most…