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Anna Wise

Vauxhall owner to shut Luton factory amid ‘stringent’ zero-emission targets

Vauxhall’s owner is to shut its Luton factory amid ‘stringent’ zero-emission targets (Toby Melville/PA) - (PA Archive)

The owner of Vauxhall and Citroen has said plans to shut its Luton van-making factory and create an all-electric plant come amid “stringent” UK Government zero-emission targets.

Stellantis announced plans to shut the Luton factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.

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