British Steel has confirmed that a consultation which put 2,700 jobs at risk will no longer proceed. The company, now under government control, has withdrawn the paperwork that was previously submitted to the Department of Business and Trade. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize production and secure a supply of raw materials for the site.
Interim chief commercial officer, Lisa Coulson, acknowledged the challenging and uncertain time for the staff and their families. The redundancy consultation will now be closed without any further action. Coulson expressed gratitude towards the trade unions for their professionalism and support, and praised the workforce for their dedication, stating that the future of steelmaking in Scunthorpe looks promising thanks to their hard work.
Industry Minister Sarah Jones welcomed the news, emphasizing that it would provide long-term certainty for the thousands of hard-working staff. GMB Union’s national officer, Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, also shared the sentiment, describing the decision as fantastic news for both the steelworkers and the people of Scunthorpe. The announcement also included the revelation that British Steel will no longer need to undergo a “salamander tap” process to temporarily shut down a blast furnace, as efforts to stabilize operations have been successful
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