North-East UK | 450 jobs go

MORE than 450 North-East workers were facing redundancy last night after another grim day for the regional economy.

Two of the North-East’s major employers announced the bad news as an international think-tank said the spectre of a UK double-dip recession was now a reality.

About 350 jobs are at risk at the Kerry Foods processing factory, in Gilesgate Moor, Durham City, which is due to close in July.

And a further 110 jobs are at risk at Solaglas, in Bishop Auckland, where the viability of company’s factory is under review…

Read More @ 450 jobs go amid double-dip fears (From The Northern Echo).