British Steel has proposed closing the coking ovens at its Scunthorpe plant, costing 260 jobs.
The Chinese-owned firm said that “global economic challenges” left it with little choice but to announce the closure.
Jingye Group said the move would combat financial pressures, with union leaders threatening strike action in response.
We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
For the latest news and breaking news visit: /news
Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
Follow our social media accounts here on facebook.com/DailyExpress and @daily_express
