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Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel consults unions over closure

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British Steel could close its two blast furnaces and more than half of its workforce lose their jobs.

The move comes amid an impasse between Chinese owner Jingye Group and government.

Chinese group rejected a 500 m offer from the government to help transition to greener steel.

Chinese -owned group is thought to have requested 1bn or more from ministers.

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