Fund will help steelworkers affected by job losses

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ministers said the aim is to help steelworkers and their families in the Port Talbot area of South Wales affected by recent job cuts at the giant Tata site. Jo Stevens said: “As a Government we are determined the Transition Board delivers for the steelworkers of Port Talbot, for the region’s businesses and for the community. “We said we would back workers and businesses affected by the transition at Port Talbot and we are doing so with more than £26 million announced since July.” Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans said: “We continue to work with the UK Government and local partners to ensure that our targeted support has the broadest and deepest positive impact on those affected by the transition to an electric arc furnace in Port Talbot. “This is part of our commitment to doing everything within our power to support businesses, households and communities to bounce back and ensure that Port Talbot and the surrounding area continues its proud history as a vital cog in the Welsh economy.” Neath Port Talbot council leader, Steve Hunt said: “I keenly welcome the announcement of these funding packages to support both start-ups and existing businesses across our community.