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Union Warns 450 Jobs at Risk at UK's Biggest Gas Store

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The Unite union has urged the government and Centrica to secure the future of the Rough gas storage site off the East Yorkshire coast, which holds about half of the UK's gas storage capacity. Centrica wants to invest £2bn but is seeking state support, and its licence expires in April 2027. Unite says 100 skilled jobs and 350 more supply chain jobs could be lost.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 October 2026 at 10:41

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