33,700

people directly employed in the UK steel industry

 

42,000

further jobs supported in the UK steel supply chain

 

26%

median steel salary higher than the national median

 

35%

median steel salary higher than median salaries in Wales, Yorkshire & Humberside

 

£1.8bn

direct contribution to the UK economy and an added £2.4bn in steel supply chains

 

£3.4bn

direct contribution to the UK's balance of trade