22/12/2025 – Industry focus UK
Resilience and renewal: UK metals sector sets its sights on competitiveness
According to the latest “State of the Metals Industry in the UK 2025/26” report from the UK Metals Council, nearly two-thirds of metal companies believe current government trade policies are hindering competitiveness.

Rachel Eade MBE, Chair of the UK Metals Council, presenting the results of the 2025 report. © UK Metal Council
