The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has supported the launch of the report: The Building Blocks of Britain: Securing the Future of UK Metals.
Written by Simon MacVicker and Professor Andrew Perchard, the report sets out a vision for how the UK can strengthen its metals sector as a foundation of national competitiveness, sustainability and industrial resilience.
CEO of ALFED, Nadine Bloxsome, stated: “This paper sets out many of the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the UK metals sector, from competitive industrial energy prices to trade alignment and recycling.
“These themes resonate strongly with our own priorities at ALFED and through the UK Aluminium Alliance, where we’re working to bring together producers, downstream users, government, and academia to shape practical, long-term solutions.”
The report outlines the metals industry’s role as a strategic enabler for national security, defence and Net Zero, and calls for greater policy alignment between government and industry to support investment and growth.
The report will be introduced as part of the ALFED Annual Business Briefing, taking place at the Carden Park Hotel in Chester on 13 November.
Bloxsome added: “While the views expressed are the authors’ own, this is exactly the kind of thoughtful, evidence-led intervention our sector needs,
“We see it as an important contribution to the conversation on how the UK can compete globally while maintaining strong environmental and social values."
