Government nationalises British Steel

City AM — Jul 16, 06:30 AM

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The government has brought British Steel under state ownership after the steelmaker’s nationalisation passed a public interest test.

The Prime Minister said the move “secured the future of British steelmaking”, and follows the introduction of fresh legislation that made it easier for ministers to forcefully nationalise steel companies.

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