Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
City: ScunthorpeCountry: United Kingdom
News from Scunthorpe
Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
August 11, 2026China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
July 17, 2026British Steel nationalisation takes step closer
The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.
July 15, 2026Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme
The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries.
July 13, 2026UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.
June 12, 2026Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
June 11, 2026Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike
The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.
April 1, 2026