British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will introduce legislation this week to give the government powers to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe. [1, 2]
British Steel is the last plant in the UK able to make steel from scratch, according to the report. [1]
The government already seized control of the steelworks last year from its Chinese owner after moves to stop the possible closure of the blast furnaces. [1]
A Chinese-language report said the proposed bill would give ministers the power to fully nationalise the company, and that Starmer would submit it this week. [2]
The latest step follows last year's takeover of day-to-day control at the site, which the government said was needed to keep the furnaces running. [1]
Starmer's bill is expected to be brought forward this week. [1, 2]
