The UK's biggest steelworks has shut down production after more than 100 years, leading to thousands of job losses across South Wales. Blast Furnace 4 - the final furnace operating at Tata Steel's plant in Port Talbot - was fully closed down this afternoon, with the last steel expected to be made late on Monday evening.

Showing the scale of the challenge, India-owned Tata Steel had been losing 1 million pounds a day before it began the process of shutting down its facilities. The Tata Steel-owned site will now be subject to a three to four year-long decarbonisation plan ...

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In an email sent to staff, Tata UK's chief executive admitted it would be a "difficult day" of "great emotion and reflection".

The UK's largest steelworks in Port Talbot, South Wales is ceasing production after over 100 years, resulting in thousands of job losses. Tata Steel's Blast Furnace 4, the last operational furnace, will fully shut down by 5pm on 30 September.