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HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

260 jobs set to go at British Steel as coke ovens closure proposed

Scunthorpe site could lose significant number of employees due to unprecedented increase in operating costs

Birmingham Post

British Steel to cut up to 260 jobs as it closes coke ovens

The Chinese-owned steelmaker said the move at its site in Scunthorpe was part of its drive to overcome global economic challenges.

The Independent UK

British Steel plans 260 job cuts at Scunthorpe in blow to industry

The posts are under threat at the Chinese-owned firm, which is poised to close its coking ovens at its plant at Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, in a bid to slash soaring costs

Daily Mirror

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British Steel announces 260 job losses at Scunthorpe works

Firm’s owner says closure of coking ovens is down to global economic challenges and rising energy bills

The Guardian - UK

London Underground drivers to strike on 15 March ; 260 jobs at risk at British Steel – as it happened

British Steel plans to close its coke ovens, a move that could result in 260 job losses at its Scunthorpe site in northern England

The Guardian - UK

Scandi-chic comes to Scunthorpe as JYSK prepares to open at Lakeside

Danish homeware retailer makes North Lincolnshire its 30th UK location

Birmingham Post

British Steel told making redundancies in midst of support negotiations 'not the way to do business'

Minister and MPs perplexed by approach as offer details laid out in Westminster while union talks start in Scunthorpe

Birmingham Post

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British Steel owner faces calls to halt 'unacceptable' plan to cut 800 jobs

Scunthorpe's Tory MP triggered an emergency Commons debate after the company warned of potential redundancies as energy costs soar and pressure on the industry to slash emissions grows

Daily Mirror

British Steel considering cutting up to 1,200 jobs in Scunthorpe

Unions say move would be ‘betrayal’ amid talks with UK government over potential £300m in financial support

The Guardian - UK

Fresh fears for hundreds of jobs at British Steel as support deal awaited

Scunthorpe could be the focus with union briefings reportedly imminent

Birmingham Post

Bailout offer tabled to British Steel by UK government - source

Could deal make for a happy Chinese New Year for owner Jingye Group and the near 4,000 employees?

Birmingham Post

Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby-Croft responds to British Steel CEO's plea for Westminster help

Short term economic impact and route to Net Zero under discussion between government and steel giant

Birmingham Post

Mum's hell as her three kids prescribed inhalers for breathing problems in mouldy home

Marzena Piatkowska, from Scunthorpe, has told how her three children are now on steroid inhalers and have bad coughs due to mould on their home which started appearing last October

Daily Mirror

Scunthorpe plus-size fashion entrepreneur secures 'perfect fit' dragon on hit BBC show

Ben Pearson inspires famous investors with rags to riches tale of overcoming adversity

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British Steel chief executive opens up on the need for government support

Short-term operations and long term clean technology transition flagged in dual ask as formal talks continue against backdrop of jobs fears

Birmingham Post

Five storey 20-apartment block approved for Scunthorpe town centre

Contemporary design will sit alongside Ongo's headquarters

Daily Record

Disabled Scots woman blasts English 'road rage' drivers and 'rude' shoppers on trip down south

Lesley Hunter Burt, 67, travelled down south from Falkirk with her friend but says she won't be back.

Nottingham Post

Jim O'Brien makes surprising revelation after Notts County win over Scunthorpe

Notts County news from Nottinghamshire Live as the Magpies midfielder reacts to his side's 4-1 win over Scunthorpe on Saturday afternoon

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Notts County team news vs Scunthorpe as returning midfielder named in starting XI

Notts County news from Nottinghamshire Live as Luke Williams names his team to take on Scunthorpe this afternoon

Nottingham Post

Notts County predicted line-up as midfielder expected to return for the Magpies

Notts County news from Nottinghamshire Live as we predict the line-up Luke Williams will put out against Scunthorpe this weekend

Nottingham Post

Luke Williams identifies 'smart' Notts County preparations ahead of Scunthorpe fixture

Notts County news from Nottinghamshire Live as the Magpies boss previews this weekend's early kick-off at Glanford Park

Birmingham Post

Deal agreed for Scunthorpe United takeover

Local consortium to buy out Peter Swann and reclaim ground for the club with team in mid-season National League turmoil

Leeds Live

The three best and worst Leeds United FA Cup third round ties ever

The Whites have had some crackers and some poor matches in the FA Cup third round over the years...

Birmingham Post

Examination of North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park plan begins

Waste from energy, battery storage and green hydrogen proposed in £1 billion cluster west of Scunthorpe

Leeds Live

Emmerdale legends Mark Charnock and Dominic Brunt enjoy Halloween night out in thrilling throwback

Mark Charnock was pictured in Scunthorpe with Dominic Brunt and James Carlton

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