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Government brings British Steel under public ownership

Government brings British Steel under public ownership
BBC Business Thursday 16 July 2026, 05:22 UTC 1 min read
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The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
British Steel (ORG) Scunthorpe (LOCATION)
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