Allan Bell, Manx politician and former Chief Minister, has long served in Isle of Man governance. News notes British Steel’s shift to public ownership, a move unfolding amid his wider political legacy.
Public ownership has been extended to Britain’s Scunthorpe steelworks as Parliament passes the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, with ministers arguing the move protects jobs, security of supply, and national infrastructure. The measure allows transfer of shares or assets into state control to stabilise the business and promote a decarbonised steel sector.