The Latest Breaking News from Scunthorpe

MPs returned to Westminster on Saturday after being recalled from recess to debate the emergency legislation intended to save the Scunthorpe plant.

The plans would see taxpayer money used to provide materials to the steelworks.

Both the Commons and the Lords will break from Easter recess for a highly unusual Saturday sitting.

U.K. lawmakers are being recalled Saturday in order to back emergency legislation aimed at saving the last plant in the country that makes steel from raw materials, a move that has been widely called for since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported steel

The rare Saturday sitting – the first in over 40 years – will see MPs debate the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant.

The rare Saturday sitting – the first in over 40 years – will see MPs debate the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant.

Editorial: As crisis deepens at Scunthorpe, ministers must act to protect UK steelmaking, secure jobs and lead a credible green transition

Business select committee chair joins calls for Scunthorpe steelworks to be taken into public ownership

The Business Secretary has held meetings with the Chinese owner.

The UK government has faced increasing pressure to preserve the country's own steelmaking industry, in order to reduce dependence on other countries for the metal.

Lisa Nandy says commercial solution achievable amid fears plant running out of options to secure raw materials