Reports: British Steel to secure £100m government loan to help meet carbon credit bill

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Sky News reveals government is poised to announce loan package, as company prepares for EU emissions trading scheme bill

British Steel has reportedly secured a £100m government-backed loan, after it fell foul of changes to the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) triggered by the delay to the UK's Brexit date. Sky News reported...

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