Wood jobs axe goes against the grain

DOZENS of staff who lost their jobs when a major Scottish timber supplier collapsed are suing for compensation.

- BY JOHN FERGUSON

A total of 169 workers north of the Border were made redundant when National Timber Group plunged into administration in November.

And around 50 are now taking legal action against the company over claims they were not consulted properly.

Paul Kissen, of Thompsons Solicitors, said: "The situation at National Timber Group highlights the serious impact that a large-scale business collapse can have on its workforce.