Union reps say there is a “vacuum of communication” about plans for a £1.25bn green transition.

There are rumours that employees will be given notice very soon, Conservative MP Martin Vickers says.

British Steel will replace the existing coke blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe headquarters.

British Steel is applying to shut two blast furnaces and replace them with an electric arc furnace.

Unions say closing Scunthorpe's blast furnaces will end the UK's ability to make primary steel products.

British Steel says about 250 employees will be offered alternative roles with the company.