Luxury car-maker Bentley Motors is understood to be cutting 150 jobs at its Crewe plant, with up to 275 staff affected, following the release of its financial results for 2025.

Bentley made the announcement on Tuesday 17 March, citing a 40 per cent drop in profits.

GMB Union organiser said, Karen Lewis, told Nub News: "These cuts have come out of the blue and the workforce is stunned.

"Trump's tariff's have hit Bentley hard and the company is still feeling the affects of the Covid lockdown.

"GMB will stand side by side with members in Bentley to ensure the minimum redundancies and the maximum pay outs."

Despite this news, Bentley's new A1 building for BEV production is almost complete, with a new Paint Shop also set to open later this year.

Bentley Motors made the announcement affecting six per cent of its staff on Tuesday 17 March, citing a 40 per cent drop in profits (Photo: Bentley Motors).

A Bentley Motors spokesperson told Nub News: "Bentley has delivered a seventh consecutive year of profitability while continuing to invest significantly in the transformation of our Pyms Lane site for the next generation of Bentley vehicles, including our first fully electric model.

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"As part of ensuring the business remains competitive and prepared for the future, we have begun a consultation programme covering management, agency and non-manufacturing roles, which could result in up to 275 positions being removed from the organisational structure.

"This equates to approximately six per cent of the organisation.

"These are difficult decisions and our priority is to support any colleagues who may be affected throughout the consultation process.

"Bentley remains strongly committed to Crewe and continues to invest in the long-term future of luxury car manufacturing at our Pyms Lane site.' 

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