Ford to announce UK engine plant closure, report says

Ford added a new assembly line (shown) to produce a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine at Bridgend last autumn. (Ford Motor)

By:

William James

By:

Reuters

June 05, 2019 06:04 PM

LONDON -- Ford is expected to announce on Thursday that it is closing its engine facility in Wales, a source told Reuters, putting at risk 1,700 jobs in what would be the latest blow to Britain's car industry.

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