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Learn MoreOur triannual publication ‘Aluminium News’ offers ALFED members and the wider industry a great advertising opportunity to promote your products and services to key decision makers and influencers within the aluminium industry in the UK.
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Aluminium News – Issue 24 – April 2026
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Aluminium News – Issue 23 – September 2025
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Aluminium News – Issue 22 – May 2025
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UK Government Announces Electricity Cost Relief for Manufacturers
The UK Government has announced a new package of support aimed at reducing electricity costs for energy-intensive industries, with around 10,000 manufacturing businesses expected to benefit. The measures, outlined as...Read More
£50 Million Defence Growth Deal – What it Means for the Aluminium Sector
The UK Government’s recent announcement of a £50 million Defence Growth Deal in South Yorkshire marks a significant step in strengthening domestic manufacturing capability, supply chain resilience, and industrial innovation....Read More
ALFED Member Update: QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Secretariat Transition
ALFED would like to update members that QUALICOAT UK & Ireland has appointed the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) as its new Secretariat, with the transition taking effect from...Read More
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Government Updates
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View more updatesUK Government Announces Electricity Cost Relief for Manufacturers
The UK Government has announced a new package of support aimed at reducing electricity costs for energy-intensive industries, with around 10,000 manufacturing businesses expected to benefit. The measures, outlined as...Read More
£50 Million Defence Growth Deal – What it Means for the Aluminium Sector
The UK Government’s recent announcement of a £50 million Defence Growth Deal in South Yorkshire marks a significant step in strengthening domestic manufacturing capability, supply chain resilience, and industrial innovation....Read More
Member Update: US Aluminium Tariff Criteria & Emerging Supply Chain Pressures
Over the Easter weekend, the United States Government announced updated criteria for aluminium imports to qualify for the 25% preferential tariff rate. Under the revised framework, eligibility will now depend...Read More
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ALFED Launches 2026 Events Programme to Unite and Strengthen the UK Aluminium Sector
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has officially unveiled its 2026 Events Programme, bringing together an extensive calendar of industry-defining conferences, networking opportunities, training initiatives and policy discussions designed to support collaboration,...Read More
Envantage Update – Understanding the BICS Scheme
Last year, the UK government announced its Modern Industrial Strategy, which paved the way for targeted actions for the UK’s highest potential growth sectors. One of these actions is the...Read More
Exporting & Importing Aluminium – Whitepaper
ALFED and the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade launch new whitepaper to support aluminium businesses trading internationally. On Thursday 13th November 2025 at the ALFED Business Briefing, the...Read More