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UK Ceramics Industry Faces Crisis, 20,000 Jobs at Risk

12/29/2025

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The UK ceramics industry faces a crisis risking 20,000 jobs as high energy costs and cheap imports bite.
Chris Hoofe of the GMB union says government intervention is needed.
The Trades Union Congress criticizes lack of sufficient assistance compared with other industries.
The Department for Business and Trade cites actions to lower ceramics energy prices, including a supercharger scheme to cut electricity bills by up to 25%.

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Story summary

The UK ceramics industry faces a crisis risking 20,000 jobs as high energy costs and cheap imports bite.
Chris Hoofe of the GMB union says government intervention is needed.
The Trades Union Congress criticizes lack of sufficient assistance compared with other industries.
The Department for Business and Trade cites actions to lower ceramics energy prices, including a supercharger scheme to cut electricity bills by up to 25%.