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Scunthorpe

British

/ ˈskʌnˌθɔːp /

noun

a town in E England, in North Lincolnshire unitary authority, Lincolnshire: developed rapidly after the discovery of local iron ore in the late 19th century; iron and steel industries have declined. Pop: 72 660 (2001)

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One of English football's most decorated players, Keegan enjoyed spells at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle during an illustrious playing career.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

It comes months after the UK government took control of the company's plant in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, though it was still owned by China's Jingye Group.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Liberty Steel also has a plant in Scunthorpe that is facing closure.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

British Steel's Scunthorpe plant employs 2,700 people, about three-quarters of the company's workforce.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

A later report from the National Audit Office in March this year noted that the Scunthorpe steelworks was costing the government about £1.3m a day.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

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