The UK's last virgin steel plant in Scunthorpe is facing a critical situation due to a looming shortage of coking coal.
The government has offered to purchase the necessary coal to prevent immediate closure, but negotiations with the Chinese owner are complex.
Trade unions express concern about the lack of updates and the potential job losses if the plant is forced to shut down.
Nationalization remains a potential solution under discussion, highlighting the significant economic and social implications of this situation.
