Scunthorpe
Coverage of Scunthorpe in the Nexus archive.
- New UK steel tariffs come into force - but industry isn't happy
New UK steel tariffs have been implemented, but the industry expresses dissatisfaction. British Steel's Scunthorpe operation, which includes one of two active blast furnaces, is highlighted in the context of these tariffs.
- British Steel nationalisation: what went wrong, and what happens now?
Keir Starmer plans to nationalize British Steel, marking a new chapter in the Scunthorpe plant's history. The plan aims to bring the steel plant under full state ownership. This move is expected to be announced in an upcoming speech.
- Starmer Opens Path Toward Full Nationalization of British Steel
The British Steel site in Scunthorpe is on a path toward full nationalization. This move may impact workers at the site. The nationalization is led by Starmer.
- Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in King’s speech
The British government is expected to announce the full nationalisation of British Steel in the King's speech, a year after taking over the daily running of the loss-making business from its Chinese owner. The steelmaker employs 3,500 people at its plant in Scunthorpe. Nationalisation is likely to safeguard Britain's last blast furnaces and save thousands of jobs.