Unions are calling on the UK government for a £200 million investment to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces operational amidst their transition to cleaner electric arc furnaces (EAFs). Community warns that closure could lead to 2,000 job losses. A report by Syndex supports this, calling for government aid to cover carbon costs to make continued operation viable. The request comes after government funding for Tata Steel, highlighting a pressing need for clarity and support for British Steel's future amid broader decarbonisation efforts in the UK steel industry.
Unions are urging a vital £200 million government investment in British Steel to sustain Scunthorpe's furnaces and protect nearly 2,000 jobs during the transition to cleaner technologies.
Trade union Community emphasizes that without support, shutting down Scunthorpe's blast furnaces could lead to a major economic blow to Lincolnshire, risking the loss of essential steelmaking capabilities.
Roy Rickhuss advocates for a detailed government intervention to cover carbon costs, aiding a seamless transition toward cleaner electric arc furnaces while safeguarding incomes and jobs.
Syndex consultancy warns that operating conditions for British Steel at Scunthorpe would become financially impossible without urgent government support, risking high operating costs and raw material access.
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