More than 480 former Carillion roles have been safeguarded by the Official Receiver (OR).

A spokesperson for the body confirmed 481 employees will transformer to new suppliers who have picked up contracts that the now-collapsed industry services firm had been delivering.

However, a further 123 employees have been made redundant.

The OR said: "A further 481 jobs have been saved with employees transferring to new suppliers who have picked up contracts that Carillion had been delivering. More than 9,000 employees have now been found secure ongoing employment.

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"Regrettably we have been unable to find ongoing employment for a further 123 employees who will leave the business later this week. Jobcentre Plus' RapidResponse Service will provide them with every support to find new work.

"Discussions with potential purchasers continue. I am continuing to engage with staff, elected employee representatives and unions to keep them informed as these arrangements are confirmed."

To date, a total of 9,073 jobs have been saved and 1,705 jobs have been made redundant through the liquidation.

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