British government in car industry talks as production slumps
London - The British government confirmed Thursday that it has been in talks with the Indian-owned Jaguar Land Rover car producer over the possibility of state aid. Confirmation of the talks from Industry Secretary Peter Mandelson came as figures pub...

[ Published on : Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:36 ]

British government in car industry talks as production slumps
London - The British government confirmed Thursday that it has been in talks with the Indian-owned Jaguar Land Rover car producer over the possibility of state aid. Confirmation of the talks from Industry Secretary Peter Mandelson came as figures pub...

[ Published on : Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:50 ]

Nissan carmaker announces drastic job cuts at British plant
London - Japanese carmaker Nissan Thursday announced major job cuts at a plant in north-east England which accounts for the bulk of British car exports. Nissan said 1,200 jobs would go at its plant in Sunderland, near Newcastle, which employs around ...

[ Published on : Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:29 ]

Waterford Wedgwood china producers call in administrator
Dublin/London - Financially troubled prestige china and crystal firm Waterford Wedgwood announced Monday that parts of its business in Ireland and Britain had been placed into administration. The Anglo-Irish group, with a history of 250 years, is bes...

[ Published on : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:52 ]

Waterford Wedgwood china cracks under financial strain - Summary
Dublin/London - Iconic china and crystal manufacturers Waterford Wedgwood Monday joined the growing list of high-profile corporate failures when it announced that its business in Ireland and Britain had been placed into administration. The Anglo-Iris...

[ Published on : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:52 ]