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Mayor reveals 'offer on table' to keep Arla's Settle facility in operation

GMB union said 130 employees could lose their jobs if the dairy factory is closed

Chris Brayford
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Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith revealed a counter offer has been to save Arla's Settle factory from closure.
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Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith revealed a counter offer has been to save Arla's Settle factory from closure.

A counter-offer has been made to keep Arla's Settle milk processing plant open and save 130 jobs from being at risk. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith has confirmed the combined authority...

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