Menu
11/01/2013
Honda To Axe 800 UK Jobs
Honda is planning to cut 800 jobs at its Swindon plant.
The Japanese carmaker has begun a 90-day consultation period on the job cuts and says it hopes to avoid compulsory redundancies.
is blaming weak demand across Europe.
"Sustained conditions of low demand in European markets make it necessary to realign Honda's business structure," a company statement said.
"Despite challenges brought by weak European demand, the longer-term prospects for the UK automotive sector remain good," SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said.
"We hope that those affected will be able to take advantage of the opportunities we know exist throughout the UK sector and its supply chain."
The Swindon plant produces the Civic, Jazz and CR-V models.
It employs 3,500 people.
(GK)
The Japanese carmaker has begun a 90-day consultation period on the job cuts and says it hopes to avoid compulsory redundancies.
is blaming weak demand across Europe.
"Sustained conditions of low demand in European markets make it necessary to realign Honda's business structure," a company statement said.
"Despite challenges brought by weak European demand, the longer-term prospects for the UK automotive sector remain good," SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said.
"We hope that those affected will be able to take advantage of the opportunities we know exist throughout the UK sector and its supply chain."
The Swindon plant produces the Civic, Jazz and CR-V models.
It employs 3,500 people.
(GK)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
28 September 2006
Honda creates 700 UK jobs
Japanese car manufacturer Honda is to create an additional 700 jobs at its plant in Swindon, Wiltshire. The company said that it is planning to increase production from 190,000 cars to 250,000 per year.
Honda creates 700 UK jobs
Japanese car manufacturer Honda is to create an additional 700 jobs at its plant in Swindon, Wiltshire. The company said that it is planning to increase production from 190,000 cars to 250,000 per year.
20 December 2011
PM Welcomes 500 Honda Jobs
The Prime Minister has welcomed the announcement of 500 new jobs from a Japanese car manufacturer. Honda will start the mass production of the new Civic at its Swindon car plant, creating 500 new jobs to meet a forecasted production increase in 2012.
PM Welcomes 500 Honda Jobs
The Prime Minister has welcomed the announcement of 500 new jobs from a Japanese car manufacturer. Honda will start the mass production of the new Civic at its Swindon car plant, creating 500 new jobs to meet a forecasted production increase in 2012.
01 July 2014
Tata Steel To Axe 400 Jobs
Tata Steel has confirmed plans to cut 400 jobs at its plant in Port Talbot. The firm said it was restructuring to improve the competitiveness of the business. The company said in statement the job losses would reduce costs and enable it to compete in an era of lower market demand.
Tata Steel To Axe 400 Jobs
Tata Steel has confirmed plans to cut 400 jobs at its plant in Port Talbot. The firm said it was restructuring to improve the competitiveness of the business. The company said in statement the job losses would reduce costs and enable it to compete in an era of lower market demand.
18 November 2003
Total broadband coverage by 2005, says BT
Total broadband coverage for internet access in all areas of the UK may be achieved by 2005 if industry and government work in partnership, according to BT.
Total broadband coverage by 2005, says BT
Total broadband coverage for internet access in all areas of the UK may be achieved by 2005 if industry and government work in partnership, according to BT.
31 March 2015
Honda To Invest £200m In UK Plant
Honda has announced it is to invest £200m in its UK plant. The company has said its flagship production facility in Europe, which is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, said the plant will become a "global production hub" for the next generation Civic five-door model.
Honda To Invest £200m In UK Plant
Honda has announced it is to invest £200m in its UK plant. The company has said its flagship production facility in Europe, which is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, said the plant will become a "global production hub" for the next generation Civic five-door model.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Perhaps a touch of ground frost. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
