Last-minute efforts to keep British Steel operating are to be carried out today, as the plant races to secure a supply of raw materials.

The Department for Business and Trade said officials are working to keep British Steel operational - and ensure all staff at the  Scunthorpe site will be paid.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says efforts are in place to keep it open - but things still feel quite touch-and-go.

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Last-minute efforts to keep British Steel operating are to be carried out today, as the plant races to secure a supply of raw materials.
The Department for Business and Trade said officials are working to keep British Steel operational - and ensure all staff at the &nbsp;Scunthorpe site will be paid.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says efforts are in place to keep it open - but things still feel quite touch-and-go.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the race to keep British Steel furnaces running

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