Japanese car maker Honda 'is to close its Swindon plant in 2022 - with the loss of 3,500 jobs'

Japanese car maker Honda is preparing to announce the closure of its Swindon factory putting 3,500 jobs at risk.

The announcement, which is due to be made tomorrow, would mean the plant would close in 2022, reports sky news.   

The company will retain its European headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire, and its Formula One operation in the UK. 

Honda's plant in Swindon, Wiltshire, is currently the firm's only factory inside the EU. 

A spokesman for Honda was not immediately available to comment on the report.  

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