British Steel takes part in fully electric HGV trial
Our valued logistics partner, Middlesbrough-based haulage business AV Dawson Transport has recently trialled the vehicle to deliver our steel to one of our customers. The 42-tonne, fully electric HGV was trialled as part of e-fleet solutions provider
British Steel welcomes Baton of Hope to site
Last week, we welcomed Mike McCarthy and Ben Wilson from the Baton of Hope to our Scunthorpe site as we continued preparation for the 2025 tour arriving in North Lincolnshire on 15th September. Pictured alongside Martin Welch, our Occupational Health Manager,...
British Steel supports £22-million project to enhance infrastructure and national security
British Steel is supporting a groundbreaking £22 million project which aims to revolutionise the UK’s steel supply chain, enhancing both the physical infrastructure and national security.This project, led by Swansea University and called IGNITE, will explore how cutting-edge university research...
British Steel secures £500-million supply contract with Network Rail
• British Steel has secured a new 5-year supply contract with Network Rail • The agreement, which is worth more than £500-million, will see British Steel supply between 70,000 and 80,000 tonnes of rail a year • The contract can be extended...
Humber's largest ever bulk carrier delivers 130kt of iron ore to British Steel
Today we said a huge welcome – and that’s no exaggeration – to the largest ever bulk carrier to grace the Humber! The Hauke Oldenorff is a staggering 300 metres long and 50 metres wide. And when she berthed at our...
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention training rolled out as part of Baton of Hope partnership
In excess of 20 colleagues from across all areas of the business have recently taken part in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention training. The training has been delivered in partnership with North Lincolnshire Public Health and the Baton of Hope charity...
Over 200 people apply for 30 British Steel apprenticeships in Scunthorpe
Over 200 people have applied to become British Steel apprentices as the business looks to build its next generation of engineers and technical experts. The company, which is also recruiting for 180 permanent roles, is looking to enrol its first apprentices...
British Steel trials greener pellets in blast furnace test
A trial of a new, greener replacement for indurated pellets in the ironmaking process has been successfully completed in the Queen Bess blast furnace at British Steel’s Scunthorpe headquarters. Binding Solutions Limited (BSL), a fast-growing UK technology company,...
British Steel hosts annual Rail Technical Forum
The annual Rail Technical Forum was held at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site on Thursday (29 May). The event brought together technical teams from across the business, allowing knowledge to be shared on research projects, product development, and topics from the wider...

