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The UK government took emergency control of British Steel, the nation's last virgin steel producer, after a rapid parliamentary session. The bill, passed Saturday, allows the government to manage the Scunthorpe plant, ensuring worker pay and raw material supply. This action followed failed funding negotiations and the Chinese owner's decision to cancel orders, threatening the UK's steel production capacity. While state ownership remains a possibility, the current intervention focuses on keeping the blast furnaces operational to avert a significant economic impact across various industries.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.