Previously unissued undated photo of Ford Research and Development centre, Dunton, Essex, as the global carmaker has announced it will be scrapping 3,800 jobs across Europe, including 1,300 in the UK, over the next three years amid plans to reinvent the brand and focus on a smaller range of electric vehicles.



Some jobs are also set to disappear at a Ford software development centre in London’s Olympic park.

Basildon Ford workers brace for redundancies as car giant cuts workforce

The global carmaker said it wants to completely reinvent the brand in Europe and secure a more profitable future.

Ford to axe 1,300 UK jobs as firm to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe in next 3 years

Ford has announced plans to grow its range of electric vehicles at its Halewood plant.

Ford invests millions into electric vehicle plans at Merseyside plant

Ford has confirmed that its iconic Fiesta model will be dropped next year after 46 years on sale.

Ford confirms the end of the Fiesta next year

Police say criminal gangs have gotten hold of a device which allows them to unlock and start up keyless cars without the need for a fob.

Ford Transit and Puma drivers warned as gangs target keyless cars

Cumbria police are asking for any witnesses of the crash to come forward and provide information.

Police appealing for witnesses as girl, 12, injured in collision with car

Ford will build its new electric drive units at its factory in Halewood, Merseyside.

Jobs safeguarded as Ford invests £230 million in factory

Harold Baggott got behind the wheel of Ford's latest electric car, which is over 100 years older than the Model T he learned to drive in aged 10. 

101-year-old car enthusiast reaches motoring milestone

The Ford plant in Bridgend closes its gates for the final time after 40 years of operation on Friday.

Workers leave Bridgend Ford factory for final time as production stops for good

The managing director of Ford has said a "scrappage scheme or something similar" is needed to get the UK's car industry back up and running.

Ford warns car production will leave UK without 'scrappage scheme or similar'

A special episode of Wales This Week explores how the community can recover in the wake of 1,700 job losses.

Ford Bridgend: Beyond the factory gates

The Taskforce is co-sponsored by Welsh Government Economy Minister Ken Skates and Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns

Taskforce meets after Ford's closure announcement for Bridgend

The GMB Union said more than half the 1,700 workers at the Bridgend factory wanted to stay rather than face redundancy next year.

Don't let Ford 'tiptoe' away from Bridgend, union urges Government

Electrification of the motor industry, along with the rapid rise of new technologies, is forcing many manufacturers to change their business

Why are car makers scaling back operations in the UK?

Stuart Rowley says he 'understands the magnitude' of the decision but the South Wales engine plant is just 'not viable'.

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