For anyone involved in the scrap metal business, 2018 will be a year to forget.

But with the temporary cessation of tariff hostilities between the US and China still holding and with rumours that the suspension of tariff increases might be extended, 2019 has started with some cautious optimism.

We caught up with Matthew High of ScrapsAway.co.uk to check the latest prices and to find out what is going on behind the scenes.