Steelworkers march over crisis as Tata compiles list of bidders for UK assets

Hundreds of steelworkers will stage a march today to highlight the crisis in their industry as a shortlist of bidders was being drawn up for the UK assets of Tata.

The board of the Indian conglomerate will meet in Mumbai to discuss the prospects for a sale which would save thousands of jobs.

Business Secretary Sajid Javid and Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones have travelled to Mumbai to hold talks with company officials.

Up to seven bids were made but Tata is expected to cut the number down to two or three before making a decision in the coming weeks.

Workers from plants across the UK will march through central London to keep up pressure on the company and the Government.