The Insolvency Service has revealed more than 90% of firms employing Carillion through private sector contracts want work to continue.

The news gives hope to around 8,500 private sector workers who faced having their wages stopped.

A spokesperson for the Insolvency Service said: "The Official Receiver is very pleased with the level of support shown by Carillion's private sector service customers. Over the past 48 hours all of the company's private sector service customers have been contacted to determine their ongoing needs.


"Over 90% of these customers have indicated that they want Carillion to continue providing services in the interim until new suppliers can be found and will provide funding which enables the Official Receiver to retain the employees working on those contracts.

"Work has paused on construction sites, pending decisions as to how and if they will be restarted."

(LM)