26 h. ago Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says

The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.

Economics

35 h. ago Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

Politics

42 h. ago Mossmorran workers at risk of losing jobs should not be subject to petty political squabbles

Record View says affected workers want unity of purpose but what they have is yet another petty squabble between ­politicians.

Politics

4 d. ago Stormont response to Covid characterised by ‘petty party politics’, say bereaved

Relatives of people who died in the pandemic said the latest Covid inquiry report vindicated their criticism of the official response in the region.

Politics

5 d. ago Mossmorran workers 'let down' by SNP Government with no sign of just transition plan

Mairi McAllan said in April 2024 that work was underway on a just transition for Mossmorran - but 18 months on there is no sign of a plan as hundreds of workers face redundancy.

Politics

5 d. ago Scottish Government ‘broke promise’ to Mossmorran workers, Swinney told

Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer raised the closure of the site during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Politics

7 d. ago Forbes makes plea to UK Government after closure plans for ‘cornerstone’ plant

Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urged the UK Government to ‘consider what more they can do’ for workers at ExxonMobil’s Mossmorran site.

Politics

7 d. ago Hundreds of jobs at risk as ExxonMobil to close Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife

Workers at the Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran have been told it will close in February, with 400 jobs at risk

Events