British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
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"Today's decision secures the future of steelmaking in the UK, protects skilled jobs and safeguards a vital national capability."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"British Steel now belongs to the British people, and our focus is on the future: stabilising the business, backing the communities that rely on it and building a sustainable, competitive and decarbonised steel sector for the years ahead."
— Peter Kyle , Politician
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The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
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