British Steel has begun pumping tens of millions of pounds into plants in a boost for the industry.
The firm is spending £48million on a new production system at its Scunthorpe site, while its Scunthorpe Rod Mill plant is undergoing a £32m upgrade.
The company’s chief executive Xifeng Han said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for our business with unprecedented levels of investment – fuelled by the drive of our employees – powering us towards a sustainable future.
