Ford plans to cut 4,000 jobs including 800 in UK

Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe including 800 in the UK under plans to bolster its competitiveness amid the stuttering drive to an all electric car future.

The firm said the cuts would take place over the next three years.

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