Nigel Farage threw everything he had at winning in Runcorn and Helsby because he knew that victory here could be a vital step on the path to becoming prime minister. It’s not really because he...
Parliament is now firmly in recess and politicians of all stripes will begin zig-zagging across the country, ahead of May’s local elections. One person with a spring in his step is Nigel Farage....
When the Government took effective control of Britain's last remaining steel factory from its Chinese owners there was relief among workers in Scunthorpe. The proposed closure by Jingye would have...
British Steel’s Chinese owners wanted to keep control of four mills even though it planned to shut the Scunthorpe blast furnaces. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Jingye was determined to...
UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers1 hour agoBrian WheelerPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsThe UK government is taking control of Chinese-owned British Steel after emergency...
Emergency proposals to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe blast furnaces have been approved by Parliament after an extraordinary sitting on Saturday. Legislation giving the Government the power to...
Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?10 hours agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"Who was going to blink first?"A source involved in...
The Government could force British Steel’s Chinese owners to sell the business for as little as 1p, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has declared. He spoke in an emergency meeting of the House...
Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?35 minutes agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"Who was going to blink first?"A source involved...
Parliament to be recalled over British SteelJust nowReutersParliament will be recalled on Saturday for an emergency debate on the future of British Steel's plant in Scunthorpe.A government source...
A "commercial solution" for British Steel is "within reach", says the Government as it looks to nationalise the Chinese-owned business amid fears of an imminent closure. The company, owned by Jingye...
Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point46 minutes agoJack FenwickPolitical reporterAlex ForsythPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesTalks aimed at saving steel production in Scunthorpe are...
British Steel solution is within reach, minister says 24 minutes agoCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesA "commercial solution" for British Steel is "within reach" according to...
Government considers nationalising British Steel 42 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCHannah MillerPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesThe government is considering nationalising...