MP Nigel Mills says it is 'terrible news' for employees and a blow for Heanor, Derbyshire
An MP has confirmed staff working at a food factory, suspected of supplying processed meat wrongly labelled as British, have been made redundant.
Derbyshire Police and the National Food Crime Unit made an unannounced visit to Loscoe Chilled Foods, near Heanor, on 22 March.Amber Valley MP Nigel Mills said he had seen a letter confirming the "terrible news" for employees. Mr Mills said the letter was sent to staff confirming they were being made redundant effective last Friday.
He said: "The confirmation of the closure, with all staff being made redundant, is terrible news for employees involved and a blow for the town."I would urge everyone affected to contact the Job Centre to ensure they get any help they're entitled to and for support in finding a new role."
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