【Ferro-alloys.com】:The company aims to replace blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces. The plans aim to deliver net zero production through electric arc furnaces to be installed in Scunthorpe and Teeside.

Under plans released to the public today, unions say up to 2,000 jobs could be lost at British Steel,the majority at Scunthorpe.Councilor and steelworker Tony Gosling shared his concerns, stating that Scunthorpe is built on steel and that the steel industry contributes to the growth of the community.

Tony Gosling said, "The steel industry pays well and there are no comparable jobs that pay the same as the steel industry, so my fear is: Where are they going to get the same income to support their spouses,their families and their mortgages?" said.

More than 160 local businesses and groups in the region have backed Unite the Union's appeal to the government, demanding that the transition to net zero or 'green' steel be managed without job losses. "We are committed to UK steel and are offering a generous support package of over £300 million to help British Steel with its goals of reducing emissions and protecting jobs," a government spokesman said.

• [Editor:Alakay]