The Latest Breaking News from Jingye

Starmer warned British jobs at risk without better trade deal from Trump

US tariffs for the steel industry will stand at 25 per cent for now – as negotiations over an improved deal continue

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Almost £100 million spent on British Steel nationalisation so far, minister says

Jonathan Reynolds said the £94 million spent on the Scunthorpe site is ‘considerably less’ than allowing its collapse.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Anti-China rhetoric over British Steel is absurd, says country’s embassy

A spokesperson for the embassy said individual UK politicians have shown ‘arrogance, ignorance and twisted mindset’.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure of blast furnaces

A consultation has been launched on closing blast furnaces at Scunthorpe steelworks

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Government urges British Steel to continue talks amid fears for hundreds of jobs

Business minister Nusrat Ghani said a generous package of support is still available for the steel works.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

British Steel chief executive opens up on the need for government support

Short-term operations and long term clean technology transition flagged in dual ask as formal talks continue against backdrop of jobs fears

Birmingham Post · Jan 12, 2023

British Steel owner reportedly asking for urgent financial help from government

Jingye Group understood to have told ministers that its blast furnaces are unviable without huge cash injection

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022