Waterford Wedgewood to axe 1,800 jobs

Luxury goods group Waterford Wedgwood said today it planned to cut 1,800 jobs as part of a major restructuring of its operations in Ireland and the UK.

Waterford Wedgewood to axe 1,800 jobs

Luxury goods group Waterford Wedgwood said today it planned to cut 1,800 jobs as part of a major restructuring of its operations in Ireland and the UK.

The moves by the new owner of Royal Doulton include the closure of its Waterford Crystal plant at Dungarvan, resulting in the loss of 400 jobs.

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