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Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby site following 'significant financial losses'

The company says without targeted Government action on supply chain resilience, planning and taxation, it fears more farms and food manufacturing sites will close

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Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby processing facility on Shaftesbury Street
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Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby processing facility on Shaftesbury Street

Bernard Matthews has confirmed the closure of its Derby processing facility on Shaftesbury Street following continued ‘significant financial losses'. With around 600 jobs reportedly at risk,...

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