Alert on economy

ENGINEERING firm BiFab’s fragile future is a warning for Scotland’s wider economy.

This is a highly regarded firm in the offshore energy sector – a field Scotland should find secure.

BiFab are clearly a company who should have a future.

And the staff, by organising a “work-in”, clearly demonstrate their determination to keep it that way.

While workers continued their jobs yesterday, they were also sounding the alarm about the massive problems caused by late payments.

Scottish engineering is rightly considered among the best in the world.

Unions, government and businesses will need to come together quickly on this if we are to maintain that reputation.