Baker announced it had collapsed in 2023, but the factory was saved days later following a takeover deal
by Lucy Ashton
The bakers, which has supplied baked goods including their famous morning rolls across Glasgow and Dunbartonshire for decades, abruptly announced in March 2023 that the company had collapsed.
Hundreds of members of staff were told they would lose their jobs as a result.
However the factory in Drumchapel was saved days later after investors PVL took over ownership and control of the company’s assets, following negotiations with HMRC, administrators and the Scottish Government.
Around half of the workforce were called back to the factory following the rescue deal.
However a legal battle soon broke out, with Thompsons Solicitors Scotland fighting for compensation for around 100 staff caught up in the collapse of the business.
On Tuesday, the employment lawyer welcomed the UK Government payout following a near three-year battle for compensation in the courts, with the first half of the fund currently being distributed to workers.
Some employees are due a payout of more than £20,000.
Paul Kissen, from the law firm, said the payout will be a huge benefit to workers who suffered “terrible hardship”.
“So this victory has been hard won.”
Well done to the workers, screwed by their employer.
Still the best morning rolls & tattie scones.