British Steel said on Thursday it will consult on the potential closure of two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations, as well as a proposed reduction in the capacity of its steel rolling mill in Scunthorpe.

Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure of blast furnaces - A consultation has been launched on closing blast furnaces at Scunthorpe steelworks

The UK will no longer be able to make its own steel from scratch — with its last two blast furnaces set to be shut. British Steel’s Chinese owner Jingye yesterday announced plans to close its