British Steel ‘facing bankruptcy’ within days
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Sky News is reporting that the nation’s second-largest steel producer is on the brink of collapse. British Steel declined to comment.
The Unite union says it will speak with business secretary Greg Clark today and urged British Steel owner Greybull to strike a deal with the government.
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The company had asked for a package of support to tackle issues related to Britain’s pending departure from the European Union.