Tata Set to Shut Port Talbot Plants Early Over Strikes

The company said it’s preparing to cease operations by July 7, almost three months than previously planned, because of strikes that are set to begin on July 8. Tata Steel is preparing to shut its steel plants in Port Talbot earlier than scheduled because of upcoming strikes, the company has told workers. The Indian steel giant previously planned to shut down one of its blast furnaces in Wales by the end of this month and the other one by September. It’s now planning to close both furnaces by July 7,...