Workers at a firm that refuels aircraft at Gatwick are to be balloted for industrial action in a row over union recognition.

The Transport and General Workers Union said its members at Gatwick Refuelling Services would vote on whether to launch a campaign of action after the failure to agree a voluntary deal.

Union official Kevin Hall said: "Our members at Gatwick Refuelling Services are clear they want to have their union formally recognised. Such is their determination, they are prepared to vote on strike action to pursue their claim."