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MNN Global · February 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Job cuts expected at Wedgwood Staffordshire site

What happened: Wedgwood plans to cut jobs at its Staffordshire factory, where 70 workers were temporarily laid off last year due to reduced demand.

Why it matters:

  • The job cuts affect employees at a historic ceramics manufacturer in Staffordshire.
  • It reflects ongoing challenges in the ceramics industry linked to changing market demand.

MNN Take: The company is adjusting its workforce in response to slower sales, a common step for businesses managing economic pressures.

Sources: BBC Business