Thu, 05 Feb 2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood

Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.

* Wedgwood ceramics factory in Stoke-on-Trent will cut jobs due to low demand and high costs.
* Union bosses describe the move as "another body blow" for the industry.
* The number of workers affected has not been confirmed, but 70 employees were put on temporary leave in September.
* Owner Fiskars Group says it is committed to continuing Wedgwood's legacy, but needs to take measures to align production with demand and costs.
* The GMB union is calling for government support to help futureproof the ceramics sector, citing the collapse of several pottery firms last year.
* Chris Hoofe, GMB organiser, said the announcement was "more evidence" that the government needs to act to support the sector.
* Wedgwood's skilled workers use traditional techniques and produce high-end products, including handcrafted fine bone China pieces and Jasperware.
* The company will enter into consultation with unions over proposed redundancies and will fight to mitigate job losses.
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