Summary
It is a well-known fact that manufacturing in the Valleys is slowly dying. But Burberry's announcement that it looks set to close its plant in Treorchy, with the loss of 300 jobs, still comes as a devastating blow. The news comes as recent figures show Wales has shed 46,000 manufacturing jobs in 12 years. Once international companies set up home in Wales to boost their profits. But now there are cheaper options.
Companies like Burberry are moving to Asia or South America to pay lower salaries and spend less on overheads. The plans to close the plant and scrap hundreds of well-paid jobs now seems like the latest trend to hit the Valleys. These communities are now relying on business leaders and politicians to stop the rot.: How far our rubbish travels before it is dumped makes for surprising reading. But it is a fact that we must all pay heed to. Some authorities have filled up their landfills and have no option but to ferry our waste to other sites across Wales.See the full content of this document
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Another Big Blow for Jobs
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