Unite pointed out that the company’s revenue was expected to double in 2024 to GBP 1.5 billion (around EUR 1.7 billion), with pre-tax profits on course to hit GBP 100 million (around EUR 116 million) for the year.

The strikes were planned to start after the ballot was completed on 24 July which would have severely impacted operations at the Hull blade factory and caused significant disruption to the construction of the East Anglia Three and Moray West offshore wind farms, according to the union.