Nissan Suspends Sunderland Production, Hits 7,000 Jobs Over Coronavirus Crisis

Nissan Halts Sunderland Production Amid Coronavirus Chaos

Nissan has slammed the brakes on production at its Sunderland plant due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The factory, a major employer on Wearside, staff around 7,000 workers.

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