A union has welcomed the government taking over a troubled steel company, but is warning that payment for workers must be a top priority.
Speciality Steels UK – which employs almost 1,500 people – was pushed into compulsory liquidation yesterday, and is the third-largest producer in the country.
It is part of the Liberty Steel empire owned by metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta, and operates from sites in Rotherham and several other locations across South Yorkshire.
The government has stressed it will cover staff wages and the running cost of the plants until a buyer is found.
Speaking to Sky’s Anna Jones, Community Union…