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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Nissan Warns UK Losing Edge in Global Car Manufacturing
Caption: Nissan Warns UK Losing Edge in Global Car Manufacturing. The UK is becoming a less attractive place to build cars, warns a top Nissan executive. Alan Johnson, who oversees manufacturing across multiple global regions, told MPs that energy costs at the Sunderland plant are the highest of any Nissan site worldwide. While no jobs were lost, a late shift was cut in February, with 400 workers reassigned to improve efficiency. Johnson blamed high energy prices, labour costs, and a weak supplier base for the UK’s declining competitiveness. He urged stronger government support for the automotive industry. In response, officials pointed to a £2.3 billion investment in electric vehicle production and a broader Industrial Strategy to boost sectors like advanced manufacturing. Nissan, which employs 6,000 in Sunderland, recently announced 9,000 global job cuts after a major profit drop in early 2024. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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