British Steel to offer other jobs to 250 staff hit by coke ovens closure

The company said the coke ovens, situated at its integrated steelmaking site in Scunthorpe, are reaching the end of their operational life.

The British Steel Ltd steelworks in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (PA) (PA Archive)

British Steel is to offer alternative jobs to around 250 workers affected by the closure of its Scunthorpe coke ovens.

The company has said it will close the coke ovens as part of its drive to overcome global economic challenges and build a green and sustainable future.

A British Steel spokesperson said: “In the coming months we will press ahead with the closure of the coke ovens and we are pleased to say all employees affected by this decision will be offered alternative roles in the business.