On Tuesday the Insolvency Service has announced that 125 jobs will be lost at the Lindsey oil refinery after it fell into administration.
The oil refinery in North Killingholme North Lincolnshire, official receiver is looking to find a rescue deal.
In June the owner Prax Group collapsed and went into insolvency and the government’s official receiver took control of the business.
A spokeswoman for the Insolvency Service said: “This decision was not taken lightly and follows a thorough review of all aspects of the business, following its insolvency.
“We understand that this a very difficult time for all those affected by this decision, and the Insolvency Service will fully support employees subject to redundancy via the redundancy payments service.
“The site remains safe, and the official receiver continues to prioritise health and safety at the site alongside the ongoing process to secure the sale of the refinery.
“The conduct of the company and its directors, following the liquidation of Prax Oil Refinery, remains the subject of an ongoing Insolvency Service investigation.”
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The Government has been tin eared to the plight of workers at the second oil refinery facing closure in less than a year.
“This makes a mockery of government promises to protect workers and its plan for net zero.
“The Government had promised to ensure that job focused bids would be the priority at Lindsey, yet prior to bids even being considered, they are already issuing redundancy notices.”
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