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The Latest Breaking News from British Steel

UK government refuses to rule out redundancies at Scunthorpe steelworks

Business secretary says plant may need ‘different employment footprint’ after government takeover of site

The Guardian - UK

Making Plans for Nigel: How Labour's British Steel gambit will boost Reform UK

LABOUR made a huge song and dance about taking over British Steel in Scunthorpe.

The National (Scotland)

How Britain could forge a steelmaking revolution despite British Steel’s woes

Letters: Euan G Nisbet suggests a way the UK steel industry could be saved and become a world leader. Plus letters from others responding to the crisis at Chinese-owned British Steel

The Guardian - UK

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What caused the crisis at British Steel?

The two blast furnaces at British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant in England are the last of their kind in the UK. The UK steel industry was once a world leader, powering the industrial revolution. But these days it is in crisis.

The Conversation

Reynolds says job changes may be needed to ensure Scunthorpe steel plant future

The Business Secretary said new technology and facilities may be part of a long-term viable future.

Evening Standard

While Starmer’s hand was forced on British Steel, it’s time to forge ahead with more nationalisations

The majority of Britons are sick of privatisation and value public ownership. Labour must offer a radical alternative, writes Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Reynolds says Chinese firms would be viewed ‘in different way’ over steel bids

But the Business Secretary added that the dispute over the North Lincolnshire site was because of ‘one specific company’.

Evening Standard

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Steel was a security risk. What about UK gas storage?

The government refused to allow steel furnaces to be turned off. Should it be happy with just six days of stored gas?Business live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet minister’s social media hacked to promote bogus House of Commons cryptocurrency

Lucy Powell fell victim to social media hackers promoting a bogus cryptocurrency

The Independent UK

Supplies arrive in UK as Government rushes to save British Steel Scunthorpe site

Ministers have taken control to ensure supplies such as coking coal and iron ore reach the site after talks with its Chinese owner broke down.

Evening Standard

Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK

The U_K_ government says that it has bought enough raw materials to keep Britain’s last steelmaking blast furnaces operating for the “coming weeks.”

The Independent UK

Labour minister refuses to rule out another Chinese company running British Steel

A Labour minister has refused to rule out another Chinese company taking over operations at British Steel.

The Independent UK

China issues warning over British Steel row

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The Independent UK

Coking coal to keep British Steel Scunthorpe furnaces burning being unloaded in docks in race against time

Industry minister Sarah Jones confirmed the shipment had been paid for and the rescue mission was being stepped up on Tuesday

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Reform a ‘racist and far-right’ party, says teaching union after Farage attack – as it happened

NEU leader says union is ‘living rent free’ in Farage’s head after the politician accused him of ‘poisoning the minds of our kids’

The Guardian - UK

Global carmaker shares rise on tariff exemption hopes; British Steel to get furnace supplies today

Markets cheered by Donald Trump’s latest (potential) climbdown on tariffs; JD Vance sees good chance that US and UK will strike ‘great agreement’ on trade

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: How Donald Trump has left Ukrainian civilians in greater danger than ever

In today’s newsletter: In describing the bombing of the city of Sumy as “a mistake” and sidelining dissenting voices, the White House’s passivity towards Russia questions its commitment to peace

The Independent UK

Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe steel plant to keep blast furnaces burning

The Government has taken control of British Steel and are facing a race against time to get material such as coking coal and iron ore to the site.

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The Independent UK

Race to keep British Steel plant alive fuels China trade row

Beijing warns Britain to treat its firms fairly risk future investment

The Independent UK

Britain will not tolerate destructive behaviour by China masked as investment

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Keir Starmer has been swift to recognise the dangers – and to put measures in place to protect British industry

The Independent UK

Race against time to secure future of British Steel as No 10 accuses Chinese owners of not acting in good faith

It comes as senior politicians across the political divide call on Keir Starmer’s government to block China investing in critical UK infrastructure

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth owner 'kicking Scottish workers in the teeth' with huge US investment

INEOS has been accused of kicking its Grangemouth workers “in the teeth” after acquiring billions of dollars of oil and gas assets in the United…

The Independent UK

The UK has taken British Steel back from China. But can it afford to jeopardise its trade relationship?

A last-minute takeover of British Steel has led the UK’s trade secretary to advise caution against Chinese investment in key sectors. Alicja Hagopian looks at if the UK afford to lose trade with China

Evening Standard

‘I need my RSJs’ Rayner jokes during visit to Scunthorpe steelworks

The Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary thanked British Steel staff for keeping the plant running during a turbulent time.

The Independent UK

Raw materials for Scunthorpe steel site ‘paid for’ – Rayner

The Deputy Prime Minister insisted that the North Lincolnshire site was ‘crucial’ to the industry in the UK.

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