Unions fear up to 2,000 jobs could be put at risk by the move.
British Steel will close down the blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant in a move that unions say could cost up to 2,000 jobs.
“Community firmly believes that the blast furnaces continue to be vital in any responsible transition to green steelmaking.” It comes after reports that British Steel is also closing on a Government-funded support package worth around £500 million to help fund the changes. “We have offered a generous support package including more than £300 million of investment for British Steel to cut emissions, help safeguard jobs and unlock over £1 billion in stakeholder investment.
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