Gamston Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Quite true but we live in a global economy and manufacturing can be and is moved around the world to get the best deals. My Sister in laws brother works for Vauxhall in Cheshire and is worried about his future at the plant. Decisions are made thousands of miles away from the plants. Yes, we do live in a global economy which means the EU is having less influence as each year passes. I hope your relative's job is safe. I remember before the referendum vote, that Jaguar UK workers were concerned about a new Jaguar plant opening in Slovakia. ---------- Post added 07-10-2016 at 10:11 ---------- you are aware that renault and nissan have been joined at the shareholding hip since 1999, right? With renault holding the controlling shareholding? That carlos ghosn (he of "give us moneyback warranties about brexit consequences or else" to t. May) headed renault before he became chairman and ceo of the renault-nissan alliance? ok .......... Edited October 7, 2016 by Gamston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Yes, we do live in a global economy which means the EU is having less influence as each year passes.Oh, the ironing... I hope your relative's job is safe. I remember before the referendum vote, that Jaguar UK workers were concerned about a new Jaguar plant opening in Slovakia.Jaguar Land Rover has been owned by Tata since 2008. The same Tata as in 'Tata Steel'. Indian company. Who doesn't exactly give two figs about plants in the UK, if the return on investment doesn't fit the model (for people with short memories, perhaps search under "Port Talbot Steelworks", on/around 30 March 2016). The same crew was in power at No.10 the time, btw. Edited October 7, 2016 by L00b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Equato Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Oh, the ironing... . I always do my own ironing, don't see what difference being in or out of the EU would make (Unless you're getting cheap East European labour to do it for you, idle article). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santo Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Oh, the ironing... Jaguar Land Rover has been owned by Tata since 2008. The same Tata as in 'Tata Steel'. Indian company. Who doesn't exactly give two figs about plants in the UK, if the return on investment doesn't fit the model (for people with short memories, perhaps search under "Port Talbot Steelworks", on/around 30 March 2016). The same crew was in power at No.10 the time, btw. To be fair to Tata, they did also say they are investing £1bn for engine development at JLR in the UK as well as opening the Slovakia factory.... I thought the Slovakia plant was for growing JLR demand in those parts? The already have factories in India and China and maybe Brazil IIRC for the same reason. Edited October 7, 2016 by Santo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamston Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Oh, the ironing... Jaguar Land Rover has been owned by Tata since 2008. The same Tata as in 'Tata Steel'. Indian company. Who doesn't exactly give two figs about plants in the UK, if the return on investment doesn't fit the model (for people with short memories, perhaps search under "Port Talbot Steelworks", on/around 30 March 2016). The same crew was in power at No.10 the time, btw. The point is we live in a global economy and the decisions you seem to highlight, were made long before the EU referendum result. Mind how you go, too much spinning can make you go very dizzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 French train firm announces plans for £20 million pound plant in North West England post brexit= https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/oct/07/french-train-firm-unveils-plans-for-20m-plant-in-north-west-england?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I always do my own ironing, don't see what difference being in or out of the EU would make (Unless you're getting cheap East European labour to do it for you, idle article). Woooooosh! To be fair to Tata, they did also say they are investing £1bn for engine development at JLR in the UK as well as opening the Slovakia factory....Fair point. I suppose it makes sense to build engines in a low currency economy and assemble elsewhere. The point is we live in a global economy and the decisions you seem to highlight, were made long before the EU referendum result. Mind how you go, too much spinning can make you go very dizzy. I'm not highlighting decisions, nor spinning anything. I'm just providing you with a context Fear not, I'm sure all will be well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 The point is we live in a global economy and the decisions you seem to highlight, were made long before the EU referendum result. I dont think ordinary people accept this global economy has brought down the earning of top directors; but it has brought their wages down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdobby Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 From next week petrol will rise around 3p a litre due to the pound,when's it going to stop falling,would hate to be going to the state's for a holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 From next week petrol will rise around 3p a litre due to the pound,when's it going to stop falling The pound is 25% down since 24 June. Forecasters expect stability to resume at parity level with the dollar (£1 = $1). Parity is a 33% drop relative to the earlier long-term stable level of £1 = $1,5. Currently they expect that to happen by end 2017. So. The earlier of another 8% down, or end 2017. Or somewhere in-between. Maybe. Filled you car yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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