Ford to Close U.K. Engine Factory as Part of Restructuring

  • Automaker had warned of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of Brexit
  • Bridgend factory will be shut down by September of next year

The Bridgend Ford Engine plant on June 5.

Photographer: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images

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Ford Motor Co. is planning to close a U.K. engine factory as the last major step in an overhaul of its unprofitable European operations.