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Emergency bill to protect British Steel becomes law
An emergency bill to save British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces has become law.
The urgent legislation gives ministers the power to instruct British Steel to keep the plant open. A government source said late on Saturday that Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds had already issued instructions to the company - but did not reveal what they were.
The bill was rushed through the House of Commons and House of Lords in one day, with MPs and peers being recalled from recess to take part in a Saturday sitting for the first time in over 40 years. Emergency bill becomes law - follow the latest reaction here After passing through both houses of parliament, the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill was granted royal assent by the King.
The bill gives the government the power to take control of British Steel - or any other steel asset - "using force if necessary.
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