Tata Steel announces more than 1,000 job losses at sites across the UK
Port Talbot-based site bears brunt of 750 job cuts
Further 100 jobs at steel mills in Trostre in Llanelli and two sites in England to go
Another 200 jobs axed in support functions
"This is the latest in devastating news for our steel industry and my thoughts are with the steelworkers and their families who may be affected by today's announcement," Eluned Parrott, Welsh Liberal Democrat shadow economy minister, said."It is paramount that workers are supported in looking for future employment and offered training where needed."
Press Association reporter Ben Wright paints a drab picture of the situation in Port Talbot this morning
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Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood said: "It's a crucial part of Wales' economy, and the industry provides thousands of well-paid, skilled jobs.
"The government has a duty to protect Wales' economy, and to protect industry, and no option should be off the table as we try to do that."
BBC Radio 5 Live reporter Mark Hutchings is at the Port Talbot site
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Community, the steelworkers' union, has called for immediate government action and a firm commitment from Tata to save the UK steel industry.
General secretary Roy Rickhuss said: "We will be doing all we can in the coming weeks to support our members at this difficult time.
"We will be vigorously challenging the company's proposals to ensure they do not further weaken the integrity or capacity of our steel plants."
Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: "These job losses at Tata are deeply troubling, and will have a devastating impact not only on the workers affected and their families, but on the wider steel industry in Wales."
Port Talbot, which currently employs 4,000 workers, is the biggest steel plant in Britain in terms of workforce and output, but is understood to be losing £1m a day.
Unions have been called into a meeting with management at the Tata Steel site in Port Talbot
Image source, PA