It is with a mixture of pride and sadness that we announce the retirement of Gary Mountford, our Financial Director and one of the founding members of the Westgate Group. Gary co-founded the Westgate Group in 2006 alongside Andy Hattersley and Darren Gould. Together, the three founders built the business from its early beginnings into […]
The UK Government has introduced significant new steel trade measures that come into force on 1 July 2026. These changes aim to support the domestic steel industry by reducing reliance on imports and encouraging UK production. Key Changes These measures replace the previous steel safeguard system, which expired at the end of June 2026. The […]
As the metals industry continues to evolve in response to global sustainability goals, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has entered its definitive phase from 1 January 2026. This significant regulatory change is designed to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive goods entering the EU, preventing […]