UPDATE: Honda to close Swindon factory in 2021

Yesterday afternoon, we heard sources comment on the potential closing of the Honda plant in Swindon in the near future.

Honda themselves have since confirmed the plans to close its factory in Swindon in 2021, which will result in the loss of 3,500 jobs.

It has been reported that the decision has been made due to "unprecedented changes in the global automotive industry" and is a huge blow for Britain's car industry and Swindon, where 150,000 Honda Civics are produced every year - which equates to around one tenth of the UK vehicle production. 

It is predicted that Honda will move the production back to Japan following these changes. 

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