‘Bolt out of the blue for workforce’

Shaun Connolly, Political Correspondent

‘Bolt out of the blue for workforce’

American pharmaceutical company Hospira blamed high labour costs for the decision, described as an economic “bombshell” for the North West.

The closure is expected to suck 35 million out of the local economy and threatens 600 more jobs along the supply line.

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