Vauxhall’s owner to close Luton van plant, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

The owner of the Vauxhall brand says it plans to close its factory in Luton which makes vans, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.

The plant, which makes Vauxhall Vivaro vans, was due to be overhauled next year to make electric models.

But Stellantis, the huge car maker which owns the brand, also warned that the site was at risk if more was not doe to encourage the public to buy electric vehicles.

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