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260 jobs set to go at British Steel as coke ovens closure proposed

Scunthorpe site could lose significant number of employees due to unprecedented increase in operating costs

Birmingham Post · Feb 22, 2023

British Steel to cut up to 260 jobs as it closes coke ovens

The Chinese-owned steelmaker said the move at its site in Scunthorpe was part of its drive to overcome global economic challenges.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

British Steel announces 260 job losses at Scunthorpe works

Firm’s owner says closure of coking ovens is down to global economic challenges and rising energy bills

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

British Steel and Tata told to protect jobs until 2033 to unlock £600m funding

Grant Shapps tells Britain’s two largest steelmakers they must guarantee certain number of UK jobs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Jeremy Hunt poised to approve £300m support package for British Steel

Grant would help steelmaker cut its carbon footprint and avoid thousands of jobs losses

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

British Steel auditor Mazars resigns over fee disagreement

Move comes only days after manufacturer reportedly asked government for financial support

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

'Do whatever it takes to save British Steel', union urges Tories

The Community union called on the Government to intervene amid growing fears for the future of the plant

Daily Mirror · Oct 2, 2022