China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
- China's Foreign Ministry urged the U.K. To treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly after the government took control of the company on April 10, 2025, to prevent a shutdown of operations in Scunthorpe.
- On April 11, 2025, Parliament passed legislation allowing U.K. Authorities to manage British Steel, addressing concerns over the plant's future after Jingye Group stopped ordering necessary materials.
- The national secretary of the GMB union stated they are hopeful that the materials needed for operations will be delivered within 48 hours.
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China warns UK against 'politicising' steel furnaces rescue
Beijing on Monday warned against "politicising" the rescue of Chinese-owned British Steel, as the UK government raced to secure raw materials to keep the country's remaining steelmaking blast furnaces running.
China warns UK against ‘politicising’ steel furnaces rescue
Beijing on Monday warned against "politicising" the rescue of Chinese-owned British Steel, as the UK government raced to secure raw materials to keep the country's remaining steelmaking blast furnaces running. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government has swooped in to prevent the closure of British Steel's main plant in Scunthorpe, northern England, after its owner, the
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