Forcing the UK to rely on foreign steel to build wind turbines could increase the cost burden and slow down projects, according to a report by Newton Consultancy Group. As part of the government’s plan to decarbonise the economy, it is currently seeking to deliver 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030. To do this, UK steel supply needs to rise by a fifth between 2025 and 2027, the report said. An additional 3.8 million metric tons, equal to 23% of the UK’s annual steel production, will therefore be needed within the period, the group explained. “It is imperative that UK industry and government c…