Industrial Metals News – Early November 2025
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Nearly two thirds of firms involved in the metal sector believe the government’s current trade policies hamper competitiveness, according to new findings.
It is one of the major outcomes of the third annual UK Metals Council’s State of the Metals Industry in the UK 2025/26 report, which revealed a complex picture of current trading conditions for firms involved in this critical industry.
Just over half (52%) of the 150 companies questioned called on access to more financial incentives and support to help them adapt to market and regulatory changes, whilst a similar figure wanted to see enhanced support from Whitehall for skills and training.
Unimetals Recycling (UK) has submitted a third notice of intention (NOI) to appoint administrators, extending its protection from creditor action as the company continues efforts to secure new investment.
The recycling and metals group, which employs around 650 staff across 27 UK sites, is still in discussions with potential backers in a bid to stabilise its finances and avoid a formal administration.
