MPs will be recalled to the House of Commons to discuss the future of British Steel on Saturday, including potentially nationalising the beleaguered firm.
Talks have been ongoing in a bid to secure the future of British Steel and prevent heavy job losses.
The Chinese owner of the Scunthorpe-based business plans to close the blast furnaces and switch to a greener form of production.
Parliament closed for the Easter recess on Tuesday, but MPs will be recalled on Saturday to discuss plans for the company.
Ministers have said all options are on the table for its future, including nationalisation, over concerns its closure would leave the UK without any domestic virgin steel makers.
It is the first recall of parliament on a Saturday since 1982.
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