Nissan cuts production at UK plant

Nissan today became the latest car manufacturer to be hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan when it announced three non-production days at its UK plant.

The firm said its Easter shutdown at the Sunderland plant will be extended, with no cars being built from April 26 to 28 because of an interruption to the normal supply of components.

The move means no cars will be built in Sunderland from the end of shifts on April 21 until May 3 because of the Easter break and extra holiday for the royal wedding.

Honda announced yesterday it will halve production at its factory in Swindon from next week until the end of May because of a shortage of parts from Japan.