Government Nears British Steel Nationalisation to Save Scunthorpe
Industry body UK Steel welcomes government plans for full nationalisation of British Steel, providing certainty for 3,500 Scunthorpe workers and securing domestic steel production.
Industry body UK Steel welcomes government plans for full nationalisation of British Steel, providing certainty for 3,500 Scunthorpe workers and securing domestic steel production.
A National Audit Office report praises the Government's swift action to save the Scunthorpe steelworks from closure, preventing major job losses. However, it warns the initial £377m deal lacks a clear exit strategy and could cost taxpayers £1.5bn by 2028.