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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

Manufacturer Victrex to cut 10th of jobs after plunging to loss

Victrex has said it will cut a 10th of jobs (Alamy/PA) -

Manufacturer Victrex is to cut a tenth of its workforce after reporting a substantial loss for the past six months, causing its shares to fall on Monday.

The Lancashire-based firm, which employs around 1,100 people globally, confirmed the job reductions will primarily affect central operations, not customer-facing roles. These cuts are anticipated in the third quarter of 2026.

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