The Latest Breaking News from British Steel Scunthorpe

Tata bought slabs from rival British Steel as it sought to beat Trump tariff plans

Sale of product from Scunthorpe plant came when Indian-owned firm tried to avoid US rules that were later dropped

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025

UK trade secretary to visit China with aim of reviving key joint trade commission

Jonathan Reynold’s trip suggests government will continue its rapprochement with Beijing despite security concerns

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

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 · Apr 15, 2025

MPs recalled to parliament to vote on nationalising British Steel

The rare Saturday sitting – the first in over 40 years – will see MPs debate the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant.

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

Parliament to vote on nationalising British Steel in rare recall sitting

The rare Saturday sitting – the first in over 40 years – will see MPs debate the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

British Steel lines up Drax mega order as Net Zero infrastructure eyed for carbon capture plant

MoU signed between two regional giants who could be connected by the huge Humber pipeline plans

Birmingham Post · Jun 16, 2022