The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.8 - Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories 47.8 - Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories
86 - 472 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
18 April 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Staff at Phoenix Venture Motors' eleven dealerships are likely to lose their jobs following the MG Rover collapse. Three of the dealerships were closed on Monday 18 April with the loss of 86 jobs. The remaining eight dealerships employ nearly 400 other staff and are at risk of closure too.
Sources
20 April 2005: The Guardian
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Phoenix Venture Motors, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 61424, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61424.