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Luton charity CEO 'disassociates' herself from sex worker claims - BBC News

The chief of the Luton charity says an attempt is being made to discredit its work. In its letter to the council in Luton, NUM asked the authority to "urgently confirm it will not dispense public funds to Azalea", suggesting that the charity "may be in line to receive upwards of £200,000 of public funding to deliver services".The chief of a Luton charity that helps victims of sex trafficking has said she "completely disassociates herself" from comments about sex workers in a book she co-wrote in 2002.It added: "We also have significant concerns about the involvement of Azalea in Luton Council's proposed sexual exploitation strategy."

Vauxhall’s troubles started with Brexit - former Luton plant boss - BBC News

Mark Noble says export tariffs were one factor leading to the closure of the Luton plant. The former boss of Vauxhall in Luton said the factory’s "troubles began with Brexit", after news that the van-making plant would close.Mark Noble said parent company Stellantis had "lost an excellent workforce in Luton" and the closure would affect 1,500-2,000 jobs when taking account of suppliers.Confusion over Brexit tariffs affected operations at Luton and at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, he said, while he also blamed the government for not providing incentives to buy electric vehicles (EVs).Mr Noble said it was "extremely sad" to lose "part of Luton’s history", since the factory on Kimpton Road first opened in 1905.

Vauxhall’s troubles started with Brexit - former Luton plant boss

Mark Noble says export tariffs were one factor leading to the closure of the Luton plant. The former boss of Vauxhall in Luton said the factory’s "troubles began with Brexit", after news that the van-making plant would close.Mark Noble said parent company Stellantis had "lost an excellent workforce in Luton" and the closure would affect 1,500-2,000 jobs when taking account of suppliers.Confusion over Brexit tariffs affected operations at Luton and at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, he said, while he also blamed the government for not providing incentives to buy electric vehicles (EVs).Mr Noble said it was "extremely sad" to lose "part of Luton’s history", since the factory on Kimpton Road first opened in 1905.

Rob Edwards: Luton Town boss blames players for latest away defeat - BBC Sport

Under-fire Luton Town boss Rob Edwards warns his players to stop making errors or be dropped following their defeat at Norwich City. Under-fire Luton Town boss Rob Edwards has warned his players to stop making errors or be dropped following their defeat at Norwich City.Luton have picked up four points on the road from a possible 27 this season, but in contrast have won their last two matches at Kenilworth Road, keeping clean sheets.Luton's form since last season's relegation from the Premier League has put Edwards' position under scrutiny, but the 41-year-old confirmed his determination to carry on.

Vauxhall closure set to have '£310m impact on Luton'

A council leader says the factory was "at the heart of our town". The Department for Business and Trade said while it was encouraging to see Stellantis invest in its Ellesmere Port plant, "we know this will be a concerning time for the families of employees at Luton who may be affected".The closure of the Vauxhall plant in Luton will cost the town a total of about 3,700 jobs and have a £310m impact on the local area's economy, a council leader told BBC Politics East.Hazel Simmons, the Labour leader of Luton Borough Council, said this was "devastating news" for the area and that she had talked to trade unions and was planning talks with Stellantis.The Department for Business and Trade said it was a "concerning time for the families of employees at Luton".

Vauxhall in Luton: Town reacts to factory closure announcement

After nearly 120 years as a driving force in Luton, Vauxhall Motors is leaving the town. After nearly 120 years as a driving force in the town, Vauxhall Motors is putting the brakes on its hardwired association with Luton. The parent company Stellantis announced yesterday that its van-making factory would close and 1,100 jobs were at risk.Rachel Hopkins, the Labour MP for Luton South and South Bedfordshire, said the news was "deeply troubling" and a "real blow" for the town.Hazel Simmons MBE, the Labour leader of Luton Borough Council, said: "It's a devastating blow for our town, it's deeply destressing news.Unite the Union, which represents workers at the site, said the proposal "has been a complete slap in face for our members in Luton".

Vauxhall Jobs in Luton at Risk Are Latest Sign of UK Car Industry in Crisis - Bloomberg

Stellantis is shutting down its Vauxhall factory in Luton after 120 years, as the UK government grapples with the balance between new vehicles and older jobs. New Vauxhall automobiles leaving the factory in Luton, in 1940.Tony Vitty hasn’t worked at the Vauxhall van plant in Luton, north of London, for years.

As Vauxhall’s Luton factory faces closure, is the UK car industry dying again? | The Independent

Vauxhall’s proposed closure of its Luton plant has been blamed on the government’s plan to force carmakers to build more electric vehicles But Britain’s electric carmaking targets are not solely to blame for Luton’s planned closure or the industry’s broader troubles, said Andy Palmer, who used to be Aston Martin’s chief executive, as well as a top boss at Nissan.Business minister Jonathan Reynolds has said that he did “everything possible” to prevent the planned closure of Vauxhall’s Luton van-producing plant, where 1,100 jobs are at risk.But now, the threat of factory closures is back after Vauxhall owner Stellantis said its Luton van plant faces the axe.

Luton kidnap plot results in three men being jailed

The group tried to extort money from a man through intimidation and violence, police say. Dominic Croucher, Jamie Williams and Paul Morrell tried to bundle the victim into a van in Luton on 3 September 2023.The three men, who are from Swansea and Doncaster, all admitted conspiracy to kidnap and blackmail, and were sentenced at Luton Crown Court.Police say a pedestrian was seriously injured outside Icknield High School in Luton on Wednesday.

Vauxhall owner Stellantis to close Luton plant putting 1,100 jobs at risk - BBC News

Motor giant Stellantis says it is closing the van making plant in the context of the UK's rules on electric vehicle sales. Following the Luton plant announcement and intense pressure from industry leaders, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the government would consult on changes to EV sales rules, which is officially called the zero-emission vehicles mandate, because it was not working as expected.Electric models from other Stellantis brands, including Citroën, Peugeot and Fiat, were also set to be built there. Vauxhall's Luton director said at the time it would be a "fitting way" to mark the factory's 120th anniversary.The owner of Vauxhall has announced plans to close its van-making factory in Luton, putting about 1,100 jobs at risk.Stellantis's Vauxhall plant in Luton currently builds petrol and diesel vans and had been due to start making its medium-sized Vivaro electric van from 2025, before the decision to close it.