UK government nationalizes British Steel to safeguard jobs and production
The UK government has nationalized British Steel to secure the future of steel production, following legislation passed on Wednesday. Business Secretary Peter Kyle stated this action protects thousands of jobs and supports national infrastructure. British Steel's interim CEO, Allan Bell, called it a historic day for UK manufacturing and emphasized the importance of stabilizing the business.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 06:48 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC
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