Scunthorpe Flashcards
1
Q
Jobs lost
A
2200 in Scunthorpe
900 in Redcar
2
Q
Owned
A
Owned by SSI (Thailand) and TATA
3
Q
Grimsby
A
Still recovering from 20 year losses
4
Q
Immingham
A
Port
15 year deal for specialist coal + iron or loading
5
Q
UK iron/steel
A
90% decline
6
Q
Asian factories
A
Lower wages + ‘standards’
7
Q
China
A
Sells steel at lower prices
Iron and steel mills close in UK
8
Q
EU
A
Prevent govts helping iron/steel companies
Less investment
