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Vapour rises from chimneys at British Steel's Scunthorpe plant

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UK parliament to be recalled Saturday to discuss British Steel’s future

UK lawmakers will be recalled from their Easter break to discuss the future of British Steel in parliament on Saturday, the House of Commons...

AFPApril 11, 2025

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Tariff-hit British Steel confirms plan to shut blast furnaces

Chinese-owned British Steel confirmed Thursday plans to shut blast furnaces and other operations in England, saying US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the sector...

AFPMarch 27, 2025

British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, in eastern England, is owned by Chinese group Jingye

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British Steel green furnace switch sparks jobs warning

Chinese-owned British Steel on Monday launched plans to replace its coal-powered blast furnaces with electric technology that emits less pollution, but unions warned it...

AFPNovember 6, 2023

British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, where coke ovens are slated to be shut

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Chinese-owned British Steel says plans 260 job cuts

British Steel plans to cut up to 260 jobs in Britain after being hit by soaring energy costs, the Chinese-owned group announced Wednesday. The...

AFPFebruary 22, 2023