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.
Public Administration And Defence Public Administration And Defence; Compulsory Social Security Public Administration And Defence; Compulsory Social Security 84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
8 October 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Newport passport office has been earmarked for closure. There are only 7 passport offices in the UK and it is the only one that faces closure. The union representing workers at the passport office has said that it is "devastating" news that will leave Wales with an inferior passport service compared with the rest of the country. They have also criticised the move for its impact on the local economy.
No date has yet been given for the closure.
Sources
8 October 2010: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Passport Office, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 71097, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71097.
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