36,800

people directly employed in the UK steel industry

 

46,000

further jobs supported in the UK steel supply chain

 

24%

median steel salary higher than the national median

 

33%

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

 

£1.7bn

direct contribution to the UK economy and an added £2.2bn in steel supply chains

 

£3.1bn

direct contribution to the UK's balance of trade