Proposed Grangemouth Closure Threatens 400 Jobs
Summary
Chemical manufacturer Syngenta, owned by the Chinese state firm Sinochem, plans to cease all operations at its Grangemouth site in the Falkirk area by the end of 2027, putting nearly 400 jobs at risk, just over a year after receiving more than £2 million in Scottish Enterprise funding to expand it. The SNP has criticised Prime Minister Andy Burnham over when he will spend £200 million promised to the industrial cluster. Economy Secretary Flynn said he was 'profoundly disappointed' and that all options to save the jobs will be explored, and the SNP said it could provide 'further funding'.
Latest: Economy Secretary Flynn said he was 'profoundly disappointed' by Syngenta's move and that all options to save nearly 400 Grangemouth jobs will be explored, while the SNP said it could provide 'further funding'.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 6 October
Economy Secretary Flynn said he was 'profoundly disappointed' by Syngenta's move and that all options to save nearly 400 Grangemouth jobs will be explored, while the SNP said it could provide 'further funding'.
- 12:50The ScotsmanSNP could provide 'further funding' as 'decisive action' demanded to save 400 Grangemouth jobs
- 11:59Evening StandardAll options to save nearly 400 Grangemouth workers will be explored – Flynn
- 11:30The IndependentAll options to save nearly 400 Grangemouth workers will be explored – Flynn
Sunday 4 October
The SNP criticised Prime Minister Andy Burnham over a £200 million pledge for the Grangemouth industry.
- 07:36The HeraldSNP criticises Burnham over £200m Grangemouth industry pledge
- 05:00The IndependentSNP criticises Burnham over £200m Grangemouth industry pledge
- 04:55Evening StandardSNP criticises Burnham over £200m Grangemouth industry pledge
Thursday 1 October
Chemical manufacturer Syngenta said it planned to cease all operations at its Grangemouth site in the Falkirk area, putting nearly 400 jobs at risk.
- 17:38The IndependentChemical firm to cease operations at Grangemouth site putting nearly 400 jobs at risk
- 12:10Evening StandardNearly 400 workers to lose jobs in proposed Grangemouth closure
- 12:10The IndependentNearly 400 workers to lose jobs in proposed Grangemouth closure
- 09:45The ScotsmanNearly 400 jobs to be lost at Grangemouth as chemicals producer set to close