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China urges UK to provide compensation following British Steel takeover

China urges UK to provide compensation following British Steel takeover

The UK government has taken full control of the Scunthorpe-based British Steel following the passage of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026. This transition has prompted strong criticism from China's Ministry of Commerce, which is demanding protection for its investors.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 17:30 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
China 'strongly dissatisfied' with nationalisation of British Steel

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with nationalisation of British Steel

The UK government has brought British Steel into public ownership, ending Jingye Group’s tenure as the owner of the Scunthorpe-based steelmaker.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 12:05 ·Elena Voss 3 min read