Jacob’s Cream Crackers maker crumbles in face of ‘permanent’ strike

Workers who have been taking industrial action since September return, having won a 6.5% plus bonuses deal

A permanent" strike at the factory that makes Jacob's Cream Crackers and Twiglets has come to an end after biscuit bosses crumbled and upped a pay deal for workers.

More than 750 of about 800 workers returned to work at the brand's factory in Aintree on Thursday having won a 6.5% pay increase, backdated to January, with a 500 bonus payment on top and a further 250 bonus to follow in January next year.