39,800

people directly employed in the UK steel industry

 

50,000

further jobs supported in the UK steel supply chain

 

43%

median steel salary higher than the national median

 

56%

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

 

£2.9bn

direct contribution to the UK economy and an added £3.8bn in steel supply chains

 

£4bn

direct contribution to the UK's balance of trade