Deal struck to save Titanic shipbuilder Harland and Wolff

The deal is set to secure 1,000 jobs at Harland and Wolff’s four shipyards Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

A deal has been struck to save troubled shipbuilder Harland and Wolff with Spanish state-owned business Navantia stepping in to buy it.

The Belfast-based company was placed into administration in September for the second time in five years.