Prospect members work on a range of Interserve contracts, primarily a mix of centrally-based IT delivery and facilities management support to MoD and the Royal Navy. Any members who are affected can phone Prospect’s Chertsey office for advice on 01932 577000.

Ben Middleton, Prospect’s national secretary, said:

“Whilst members have been aware for some time of the financial difficulties facing the company, they will understandably be concerned by these latest developments. Anxiety over job security is the last thing anyone wants to think about in the run up to Christmas. Prospect will be seeking assurances that members’ jobs will be secured and pressing Government to ensure this doesn’t become another Carillion situation.”