Lotus: Up to 270 jobs

Jobs: Up to 270 (UK)
Announced: 10 April 2025
Status: Proposed
Reason category: Falling demand
The spokesperson said: "Lotus Cars has announced a proposed business restructure to ensure sustainable operations, amid volatile and evolving market conditions including the US tariffs and shifting consumer demand for sports cars.
Government policy or tax
The spokesperson said: "Lotus Cars has announced a proposed business restructure to ensure sustainable operations, amid volatile and evolving market conditions including the US tariffs and shifting consumer demand for sports cars.
Where: Not stated
Source coverage: Two or more publisher groups
Sources: 4 sources from 2 publisher groups.

Sources

Publisher	Headline	Date
ITV News	https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2025-04-11/sportscar-firm-points-finger-at-us-tariffs-as-it-announces-270-job-cuts	Date not given
BBC News	'Volatile market' blamed for Lotus Cars job losses	10 April 2025
BBC News	'Volatile market' blamed for Lotus Cars job losses	10 April 2025
BBC News	MP says protectionism 'harms everyone' in light of Lotus job cuts	12 April 2025

Date	What changed	Supporting evidence
26 Sep 2026	Announcement status changed from Proposed to In consultation.	Source not recorded

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