Government to take over Speciality Steel UK in move set to cost £350m Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the Government would have to pay off the creditors of the insolvent steelmaker. Evening Standard · Sep 14
Preferred bidder identified to take control of Speciality Steel The Official Receiver said the process, aimed at securing a formal sale, is expected to last around five weeks. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Labour 'showing disregard for Scottish industry with bailouts for English steelworks' LABOUR are "showing disregard" to Scottish industry by bailing out English steelworks while failing to provide promised funding for… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025
‘Every option’ to keep steel-making in Yorkshire being pursued after insolvency Industry minister Sarah Jones said she ‘very much believes’ that steelworks have a future in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
UK’s third largest steelworks collapses putting 1,450 jobs at risk The government has taken control of the plant until a buyer is found The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Government takes control of UK's third-largest steelworks after insolvency However, bosses at Speciality Steel said the move to wind up the business is ‘irrational’ Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025
UK government considers rescue package for second major steel plant this year Exclusive: Speciality Steel UK, which employs 1,450 people in South Yorkshire, could be supported if it enters administration The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025