Group 1 - The UK government has decided to take control of British Steel and maintain the operation of its blast furnaces to prevent the country from becoming the only G7 nation unable to produce primary steel from iron ore and coke [1] - The government has called back Parliament from recess to pass an emergency legislation allowing the takeover and procurement of raw materials for the steel production [1] - The new legislation, titled the "Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill," was passed in approximately six and a half hours and represents the largest government bailout since the 2008 banking crisis [1] Group 2 - The Prime Minister emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that the blast furnaces incur losses of up to £700,000 per day [1] - The government has allocated £2.5 billion to support the steel industry, highlighting its strategic importance [1] - Industry leaders have stated that the government's decision to take over British Steel is essential for maintaining the UK's primary steel production capacity, which is crucial for economic growth [2]
“史无前例”!英国政府紧急出手,接管英国钢铁公司
Huan Qiu Wang·2025-04-13 01:31