Pladis, the biscuit and snacks manufacturer behind brands such as Jacob's, Go ahead and Carr's has confirmed its intention to close its Tollcross factory in Glasgow, hitting 468 jobs.
Weetabix shortages threatened as industrial action looms Workers union Unite has threatened national shortages of Weetabix products as a result of industrial action at the manufacturer’s Northamptonshire sites.
About 80 employees at the company’s factories in Kettering and Corby will take part in a series of one day strikes during June, July and August over ‘fire and rehire plans’.
The union claimed that the new contracts would result in major cuts in shift allowances, with affected engineers set to lose £5,000 a year. Other concerns were raised surrounding health and safety at the site, due to a lower number of engineers who would be on duty at certain times.