Buyer Needed For Norking Aluminium

Construction union UCATT are calling for a lifeline to be found after a Doncaster company called in the receivers.

The 50 Workers at Norking Aluminium, which produces fabricated aluminium frames, were informed on Friday that the company was going into administration and they would be made redundant.

UCATT, who have already been in contact with the administrators Wilson Field, still hope that a buyer can be found for the company and that jobs can be saved.

Local UCATT Regional organiser John McIntyre is to meet the workforce and the union is putting systems in place to ensure the workers receive all the redundancy and compensation that they are entitled to.

UCATT are also exploring what re-training opportunities can be provided for the workers who have been made redundant.

Mark Carney And Richard Branson To Discuss Business

The Governor of the Bank of England and one of the world's most influential entrepreneurs and business magnates are to speak at a high profile business conference in Glasgow, ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Mark Carney and Sir Richard Branson will address an audience of more than 200 business CEOs and heads of government at the Commonwealth Games Business Conference in July 2014.

Trade within the Commonwealth is estimated at £300bn a year and the conference will look at how this can be further developed in a way which ensures sustainable growth and gives a business return.

Sessions will focus on issues and opportunities common to all countries, such as employment and skills, infrastructure development, improving financial services for business and the development of the smart cities of the future.

Mark Carney said: "The conference provides an excellent opportunity for business leaders and policymakers from across the Commonwealth to convene and discuss the core challenges facing the global economy.

"A strong and open dialogue between the official sector and industry serves to enhance our collective ability to meet those challenges."

Sir Richard Branson said: "Before the Commonwealth's finest athletes showcase the virtues of healthy competition, the conference is a perfect opportunity for companies to meet, network and do business.

"It will be a chance to tackle major economic challenges, celebrate entrepreneurialism, diversity and achievement, and discuss how the modern Commonwealth can make a positive impact upon the world."

Resurfacing Work To Begin On M25

Overnight resurfacing starts this week on the clockwise M25 between junctions 4 (Orpington) and 5 (Sevenoaks) in Kent to provide smoother and safer journeys.

Sections of the carriageway will be resurfaced and the white lines and road studs renewed. The work will involve overnight closures of the clockwise carriageway. It is due to start on Wednesday 9 April and be completed, weather permitting, on the morning of Friday 2 May.

The work will be carried out overnight between 10pm and 5.30am, Monday to Thursday, and between 11pm and 6am on Friday nights.

The clockwise M25 will be closed and a fully signed diversion in place via the A224 and A25.

(CD)