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40,000 Petition UK Government to Support Ceramics Industry

4/21/2026

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More than 40,000 people signed a petition urging the UK government to include the ceramics industry in a support scheme, with Amber Valley MP Linsey Farnsworth supporting it.
Denby Pottery in Derbyshire appointed administrators on March 31, 2026, due to rising energy and labor costs.
The ceramics industry employs over 20,000 people and is valued at £2 billion.
The government acknowledges sector challenges and is in discussions with industry representatives.

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More than 40,000 people signed a petition urging the UK government to include the ceramics industry in a support scheme, with Amber Valley MP Linsey Farnsworth supporting it.
Denby Pottery in Derbyshire appointed administrators on March 31, 2026, due to rising energy and labor costs.
The ceramics industry employs over 20,000 people and is valued at £2 billion.
The government acknowledges sector challenges and is in discussions with industry representatives.