Following successful work to secure a stable supply of raw materials to its two blast furnaces, British Steel has confirmed it will end the on-going consultation on redundancies that was initiated by the previous management.
Last week’s announcement comes after the company officially withdrew the HR1 consultation form it had submitted to the Department of Business and Trade on the 27 March 2025.
The move is part of ongoing efforts to stabilise British Steel’s blast furnace production following the government passing the Steel Special Measures Act on 12 April 2025.
The company has worked at pace with officials from government and others across the industry to secure a stable supply of raw materials to both its blast furnaces for the short term. This means the previously planned ‘Salamander Tap’ of one blast furnace, Queen Bess, will no longer go ahead.
All operations at British Steel are being maintained, including Scunthorpe Rod Mill.
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Lisa Coulson, interim Chief Commercial Officer, British Steel, said: “This has been a difficult and worrying time for British Steel staff and their families. I can however confirm that we are closing the redundancy consultation without action.
“Since the Government passed its legislation, we have been working day and night to ensure we are able to stabilise our operations. The work done to secure the raw materials we need for both Queen Anne and Queen Bess blast furnaces means we are able to run both continuously.
“We would like to thank our trade union partners for their professionalism and the support of their members over recent days and weeks.
“And I would also like to thank everyone in our workforce for their extraordinary dedication over recent days and weeks. It is your hard work and passion that means steelmaking in Scunthorpe has a bright future.
“Quite simply, British Steel workers are the finest in the world.”
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