Workers and families 'devastated' as Arla plans to close Settle milk plant

GMB Union said Arla's decision to relocate production from Settle to Lockerbie by 2026 could see 130 employees lose their jobs at the North Yorkshire dairy facility

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
"It is a bad news for my family. We thought it would be a job for ever until we retired."
Image:

"It is a bad news for my family. We thought it would be a job for ever until we retired."

A trade union has described the planned closure of a milk processing plant in North Yorkshire as 'devastating', with 130 jobs set to be at risk. GMB Union said Arla is pushing ahead with plans to close...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Farm Business

New CLA chief tells Labour ministers: 'No Government has taxed its way to growth'
Farm Business

New CLA chief tells Labour ministers: 'No Government has taxed its way to growth'

Labour's tax policies will destroy small and medim family businesses, Gavin Lane tells attendees at the CLA conference

Jane Thynne
clock 21 November 2025 • 2 min read
Almost half of farms do not have a succession plan in place ahead of IHT changes
Farm Business

Almost half of farms do not have a succession plan in place ahead of IHT changes

Figures from NFU Mutual show that almost 18% of farmers said it was important to put plans in place for the future of their business but added they had done nothing about it. A further 32% said they did not believe drawing up a plan was relevant or important to them

Mia Willemsen
clock 21 November 2025 • 3 min read
Farm Business Income figures rise
Farm Business

Farm Business Income figures rise

In 2024/25, average Farm Business Income rose for all farm types except specialist pig farms and horticulture farms

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 20 November 2025 • 2 min read