Workers at a United Biscuits site in the UK city of Liverpool have started a petition to drum up opposition against rumoured plans that the McVitie’s maker plans to move 170 jobs to India.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


UK trade union Unite said workers at the Binns Road site face an “uncertain future” while the business mulls proposals to transfer jobs abroad.


Tomorrow (18 April), workers from the facility will head to Liverpool city centre to encourage public support for the petition.


Unite regional officer Debbie Brannan said: “United Biscuits is owned by private equity firms Blackstone and PIA whose only motive is profit. It is the hard-working staff who have made this company profitable and they deserve to be treated a lot better than this.”


Officials at United Biscuits and Blackstone could not be reached for immediate comment.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - The Benefits of Entering

Gain the recognition you deserve! The Just Food Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. By entering, you showcase your achievements, elevate your industry profile, and position yourself among top leaders driving food industry advancements. Don’t miss your chance to stand out—submit your entry today!

Nominate Now