Keir Starmer's administration is poised to fully nationalise British Steel within weeks, despite warnings from the National Audit Office that losses could reach £1.5 billion by 2028, as part of efforts to secure this strategically vital industry.
The UK government is poised to fully nationalise British Steel in the coming weeks, a year after taking over daily operations from Chinese owner Jingye amid closure fears at the Scunthorpe plant.
The UK government has announced new rules prioritising British suppliers in steel, shipbuilding, AI, and energy infrastructure to bolster national security and supply chain resilience.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a £2.5 billion investment in British steel, new tariffs against illegal dumping, and rules to prioritise UK steel in infrastructure projects to safeguard jobs and national security.
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Peter Smith, who opened one of Britain's first health food stores in Scunthorpe in the 1950s, has passed away at 97. His journey from steelworker to global traveller championed vegetarianism and cultural exchange.
The National Audit Office warns that keeping British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces running could cost taxpayers over £1.5bn by 2028, despite saving jobs and industrial capacity.
National Audit Office report shows British Steel losses have doubled to £1.3 million per day since government takeover, with taxpayer bailout potentially reaching £1.5 billion by 2028.
North Lincolnshire council unanimously approved the Elsham Tech Park, a 15-building AI datacentre campus near Scunthorpe, despite warnings its emissions could rival all UK domestic flights.
The future of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant remains uncertain as the UK government considers options with owner Jingye, amid concerns over job losses and economic impact.
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British Steel's acquisition of Scunthorpe steelworks by Michael Flacks marks a pivotal moment for UK manufacturing and industrial strategy.
Humberside Police have arrested four men after a 50-year-old pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run incident on East Common Lane in Scunthorpe.
Plans to shut Britain's last blast furnaces in Scunthorpe could leave the UK unable to make virgin steel. The move follows a costly state rescue where losses hit over £1m a day. Read the full story.
A 79-year-old man's cherished Christmas lights, bought in 1956, are believed to be the oldest working set in the UK. Discover the heartwarming story of these vintage Philips bulbs.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle supports transitioning British Steel to electric arc technology, securing Scunthorpe's future but raising questions over blast furnaces and thousands of jobs.
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The Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe faces recurring digital censorship as internet filters flag its name for containing offensive language, causing ongoing problems for residents and businesses.
Jonathan Gjoshe faces a lifetime ban from Scunthorpe United matches after a dramatic pitch invasion during the National League North clash against Buxton FC at Glanford Park.
Scunthorpe United footballer Jordan Hall among four lives tragically lost in M1 motorway collision, as football community mourns devastating loss.
The government bailout of British Steel faces massive cost overruns as Jingye Group demands additional taxpayer funding, putting thousands of UK manufacturing jobs at risk.
A single mother shares her terrifying ordeal after a man she met on a dating app deliberately set her house on fire while her child slept inside, destroying their home and all their possessions.
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National League confirms 10-point deduction for Scunthorpe United over financial breaches, plunging the club into a desperate relegation battle with just three games left.
ITV quizzer Paul Sinha reveals the shocking details of a recent major health emergency that left him fearing for his life, forcing him to pull out of a live show.
A woman undergoing heart surgery at Scunthorpe General Hospital tragically died after a power cut disrupted the procedure, raising serious concerns about hospital emergency protocols.
