Harlands' management has been preparing to issue redundancy warning notices to the yard's remaining workers in case the recovery plan is not accepted.

BBC: Shipyard's future hangs in balance

City of York Council said it had prepared a support package for the staff who face redundancy and would be discussing the issue with management at the factory.

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He said unions would again meet management on Thursday to discuss details of a redundancy package and get more details on the closure of the factory.

BBC: Talks over textile firm closure

Staff facing redundancy at the Seven Seas vitamins company in Hull have met with management.

BBC: Seven Seas' Hull factory staff meet bosses over job cuts