Once a giant in the industry, the present state of the British steel sector is now in a dire state. Over the past few months, the country looked on as the last remaining virgin steel plant faced closure and brought to light a number of challenges facing an already struggling industry. Although the British steel industry breathed a sigh of relief when the government stepped up to take control, Hoist examines the future of British steel amidst this climate of uncertainty.
The closure of the Scunthorpe blast furnace could cost up to 3,300 jobs. 14 | June 2025 | www.hoistmagazine.com