Tue, 16 Sep 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand

The pottery firm's Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.
70 employees will be temporarily laid off, but will continue to receive full pay. The shutdown is a temporary measure and factory tours have been suspended until January 5th. Local leaders and politicians are reassuring the public that this is a normal response to seasonal fluctuations. However, some are more concerned about the impact on the ceramics industry and the recent collapse of other pottery firms in the area.
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