Vauxhall is to close its van manufacturing plant in Luton, a move that could impact 1,100 jobs.
Parent company Stellantis said it now plans to transfer van production from Luton, Bedfordshire, to its factory in Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, citing the UK's challenging economic conditions and the government's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate as key factors behind the decision.
This new development signals a shift in Stellantis's strategy as it consolidates UK light commercial vehicle manufacturing on one site and follows Ford's decision to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe, including 800 in the UK.
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