British Steel

This time, we’re discussing the potential closure of the last major British steelworks located in Scunthorpe. We explore the reasons behind this threat, including financial losses and the need for a transition to cleaner energy. We touch upon the historical decline of the UK steel industry, the economic impact on the local community, and the strategic importance of domestic steel production, even mentioning its current ownership by a Chinese company. The conversation also briefly considers redundancy and transferable skills and draws parallels to the decline of other traditional industries in the UK, ultimately concluding with a lighthearted quiz about steel.

Direct link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjryeqrnldvo