British Steel has formally concluded a consultation process that previously threatened 2,700 jobs. Presently overseen by the government, the firm has withdrawn the redundancy notices first submitted in March by its then-management. This move is part of a broader drive to stabilise proceedings, helped by a newly assured steady source of raw materials. Interim Chief Commercial Officer, Lisa Coulson, recognised this difficult phase for personnel and their households, confirming the cessation of the consultation devoid of any job cuts. Coulson extended her thanks to the trade unions for their professionalism and lauded the staff’s commitment, designating them as globally superior. This announcement has been positively received by Industry Minister, Sarah Jones, who commented on the assurance it provides to a multitude of workers. A representative of the GMB Union, Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, mirrored Jones’ sentiments and compared it to the removal of a weight hanging over the Scunthorpe community. Moreover, British Steel has stated that due to stabilised operations at the Queen Anne and Queen Bess blast furnaces it will no longer need to undertake the ‘salamander tap’ procedure.
This narrative has been adapted by The Lincoln Post based on original journalism available at www.bbc.com.
