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Hopes raised for North Sea contractors in 'stranded middle' as ministers widen support

Struggling mid-tier service companies and suppliers previously disqualified from accessing government-backed loans may now be eligible for fresh package of support

Video conference: a screengrab of the virtual meeting trade body OGUK, led by chief executive Deirdre Michie (pictured top left) held last week with UK Business & Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng (bottom right) to discuss the problems facing the North Sea
Video conference: a screengrab of the virtual meeting trade body OGUK, led by chief executive Deirdre Michie (pictured top left) held last week with UK Business & Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng (bottom right) to discuss the problems facing the North SeaPhoto: OGUK
  • Rob Watts
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Published 5 April 2020, 07:52Updated 5 April 2020, 10:20