Q&A: Grangemouth - What now?

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Owners Ineos have announced that the petrochemical plant at the giant Grangemouth complex in central Scotland is to close. The neighbouring refinery will remain open.

About 800 people are directly employed by the petrochemical plant, with more employed as sub-contractors.

Union leaders have now said they are prepared to make concessions to try to save the petrochemical plant and are due to meet company managers.

What's the problem with the petro-chemical plant at Grangemouth?

How has this industrial dispute led to closure?

Could it have a future?

Could it be nationalised?

What future for the refinery?

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