The Longbridge Rover plant near Birmingham could be saved this week with agreement expected between the car manufacturer and unions.
A deal would be the first stage towards petitioning the government for aid to support the plant.
Rover is said to be looking for a grant of up to £400m for the plant.
The Daily Telegraph 16/1198 page 25, page 26 (The City Checklist)
The Guardian 16/1198 page 2