Scunthorpe

British  

/ ˈskʌnˌθɔːp /

noun

1. 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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In April last year, the government passed an emergency bill to take control of British Steel amid reports the then-owner Jingye was planning to switch off two blast furnaces in Scunthorpe.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 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

The UK took control of British Steel's operations in Scunthorpe last year, though it was still owned by China's Jingye Group, limiting the government's ability to steer its future.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Last year, Parliament passed special powers allowing the government to direct British Steel operations in Scunthorpe.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

North Lincolnshire Council leader councillor Rob Waltham said it was "significantly important" for Scunthorpe and the surrounding area but said more still needed to be done to secure its long-term future.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

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