Ford has said it will cut around 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 800 in the UK and 3,000 in Germany, as it grapples with the transition to electric vehicles (EV).
The cuts will take place by the end of 2027 and make up around 14 per cent of the firm’s workforce in Europe, which totals 28,000.
The move, subject to negotiations, will not impact Ford’s factories in Halewood and Dagenham, the company said.
However, Ford employs 5,300 people in the UK and six other sites may be affected. These include a research and development centre in Dunton Essex and a parts distribution centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire.
It comes as Europe’s carmakers struggle to contend with less-than-expected demand for electric vehicles and fierce competition from an influx of Chinese carmakers.
More to follow.