british steel

Prime Minister Keir Starmer to attempt to reassert authority with plans for over 35 new bills, including flagship Energy Independence Bill

Prime Minister announces legislation that would enable full nationalisation of Scunthorpe steelworks, fuelling hopes of a boost to government’s green steel plans

Plans to double tariffs on steel imports and boost domestic steel production through electric arc furnaces confirmed as part of new £2.5bn Steel Strategy

As government races to keep blast furnaces operating, calls grow for Ministers to deliver promised strategy for modernising and decarbonising the UK steel industry

Trade body warns industry now 'officially in crisis' as Chinese-owner of British Steel rejects £500m green steel support package

Steel sector leaders, industry experts, trade unions, and devolved governments to work together to deliver an 'environmentally progressive industry'

Reports over weekend claim Labour government has 'signalled a new intent' to unlock investment in low carbon electric arc furnace production at British Steel site

Company expected to secure £500m support package to help curb emissions, but trade unions warn move could put 2,000 jobs at risk

BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories on the site this week

Chinese-owned steelmaker considering shift to electric arc furnace technology at sites in Scunthorpe and Teesside if it can secure UK government support