“We will not comment further on inaccurate speculation.”
Harland & Wolff has issued a statement following reports that their Belfast site was subject to a potential closure.. It has been reported by The Times, that the 162-year-old shipyard in Belfast could face closure after reports of "an intense government row over its future".
The newspaper said that the chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to stop a financial support package for the business with government insiders saying that it is at risk of collapsing.Read more: Harland and Wolff wins £61 million contract to refurbish oil and gas production vessel It had applied for a £200 million support package, with the company and government saying that the process is ongoing.A Harland & Wolff spokesperson said: “Our application for a UKEF Export Development Guarantee has not been rejected and the process is ongoing.Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live.
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