The Chinese-owned company says it is proposing cuts at its Scunthorpe site due to economic challenges.
British Steel has said it is planning to close its coking ovens in Scunthorpe which could result in the loss of up to 260 jobs.
The steelworkers' union said any cuts could have a "catastrophic impact" on steel production across the UK. The closure of the ovens, which means British Steel will import coke, has been seen as a concerning indicator about the health and future of the UK steel industry.
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