More than 370 former Carillion staff are to be made redundant, the Official Receiver has confirmed.

Despite the roles of 919 employees being safeguarded, a spokesperson for the body said it has not be possible to secure the jobs of 377 other staff.

Employees whose jobs have been safeguarded work on infrastructure, central and local government, and construction contracts and are transferring to new employers who have taken on this work.

"As part of the ongoing liquidation of the Carillion group I am pleased we have been able to safeguard the jobs of 919 employees today," the spokesperson said.

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"Most staff are transferring on existing or similar terms and I will continue to facilitate this wherever possible as we work to find new providers for Carillion's other contracts.

"Despite best efforts it has not been possible to secure the jobs of 377 staff, who will be made redundant. Those affected will be entitled to make a claim for statutory redundancy payments. The Jobcentre Plus' Rapid Response Service stands ready to support any of these employees by providing advice and information so people can move into a new job as quickly as possible."

"I recognise that this will be a worrying time for all those affected, their families and local communities. I would like to thank all staff for their professionalism throughout the liquidation.

"I am expecting many employees working on other Carillion contracts to transfer in the coming weeks and we are continuing to keep the workforce updated as these are arrangements are finalised."

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