Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest carpark operators after buying NCP

The administrators, PwC, said the majority of NCP's 145 sites would now transfer to the Martin Group along with the staff who work there.

Zelf Hussain, joint administrator and partner at PwC, said the deal protected hundreds of jobs and delivered the best outcome for creditors.

"Keeping NCP's car parks open also helps keep Britain's town and city centres moving," he added.

"We would like to thank all of NCP's staff and directors for their support and professionalism throughout what…