Honda to cut 800 jobs in UK amid falling demand in Europe

Honda Motor Europe will slash 800 jobs at its Swindon manufacturing operation in a bid to ensure the long-term sustainability of its future business, according to a company announcement issued on Friday morning.

Honda Motor Europe will slash 800 jobs at its Swindon manufacturing operation in a bid to ensure the long-term sustainability of its future business, according to a company announcement issued on Friday morning.

The company stated that sustained conditions of low demand in European markets had made it necessary to re-align Honda's business structure although it reinforced its commitment towards retaining its operation in the UK over the long-term.

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