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Reynolds refuses to say if steel furnaces can keep running

Sun, 04/13/2025 - 12:17
The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production.
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Chris Mason: British Steel law rushed through Parliament but it is just a stop gap

Sun, 04/13/2025 - 00:39
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor.
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Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 21:33
Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions.
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UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 20:26
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says nationalisation is "likely" next step as Parliament rushes law through.
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Grangemouth closure 'not comparable' to British Steel, MPs told

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 14:13
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn challenged the UK government over similarities to the closure of the Scottish oil refinery
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Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 06:00
The vote later won't determine British Steel's future, but is a first step towards a possible nationalisation.
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MP sorry for not declaring donation when praising firm

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 18:05
Labour MP Steve Yemm received £10,000 from Power Saving Solutions, who he later praised in the Commons.
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EU chief 'surprised' at fish status in Brexit talks

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 16:26
EU commissioner Kaja Kallas says she hopes a 'reset' deal with the UK can still be signed next month.
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Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in full

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 16:22
The former prime minister has handed out 36 honours, including to well-known ex-ministers and former advisors.
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Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in full

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 16:22
The former prime minister has handed out 36 honours, including to well-known ex-ministers and former advisors.
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Starmer discusses US tariffs with Northern Irish ministers

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 16:20
The deputy first minister raised concerns about how potential EU retaliatory tariffs could affect NI.
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Gove gets peerage in Sunak's resignation honours list

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 14:58
The veteran former cabinet minister is among several Conservative figures to be given peerages.
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UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 14:31
The package includes funding for radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.
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Jobs fears as disability scheme owes businesses thousands

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 14:10
One firm says it is owed £186,000 by the Access to Work scheme and is worried it may have to close.
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UK economy grew more than expected in February

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 13:13
Analysts warn the unexpected growth could prove short-lived due to the threat of US tariffs and business tax rises.
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