North Killingholme

Union urges oil refinery workers to be furloughed

More than 100 workers at Lindsey Oil Refinery staff are leaving the site following redundancy.

MPs are calling for clarity over takeover bids as a jobs fair is held for workers facing redundancy.

The Unite union has criticised ministers and says the site could be "kept intact and operational".

Union warns the North Lincolnshire refinery is at "risk of major accident" due to staffing levels.

More details emerge about opportunities for workers at the troubled refinery to learn new skills.

Lindsey Oil Refinery went into liquidation in June, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

Lindsey Oil Refinery was taken over by liquidators after the owner went into administration.

Submissions for offers to purchase the entire site or parts of the Immingham refinery closes later.

The site near Immingham was taken over by the Official Receiver in June and no buyer has been found.

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