British Steel: UK minister says he wouldn't bring China into 'sensitive' steel industry again
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 14 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
UK Government Takes Control of British Steel: The UK government has intervened to take control of British Steel after the Chinese owners, Jingye Group, rejected a £500 million aid package, which was necessary to prevent damage to critical blast furnaces.
Concerns Over Steel Industry Security: Business Secretary emphasized that allowing the sensitive steel industry to fall into foreign hands was a mistake, highlighting the urgency of the situation to maintain primary steel production in the UK.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








