More than 450 former Carillion employees have had their jobs safeguarded, the Official Receiver has revealed.

A spokesperson for the agency confirmed ongoing employment has been secured for 456 employees, however a further 230 staff have been made redundant.

"Work is continuing to find new suppliers to take on Carillion's public and private sector contracts with ongoing employment now secured for a further 456 employees," the spokesperson said.

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"Unfortunately as the liquidation proceeds some roles supporting contracts that have transferred are no longer required. As a result 230 employees have been declared redundant and will leave the business later this week. Those who have lost their jobs will be able to find support through Jobcentre Plus' RapidResponse Service and are also entitled to make a claim for statutory redundancy payments."

To date, a total of 8,066 jobs have been saved and 1,371 jobs have been made redundant through the liquidation.

(LM/MH)