A wide-ranging package of support provided for Honda workers in Swindon was among the items discussed at a meeting of a special task force this week.

The task force was established in the wake of the announcement by Honda that its Swindon plant would close in 2021.

A package of support measures for workers who will lose their jobs after Honda closes its Swindon manufacturing plant has been unveiled, with the Japanese car giant leading the way.

It is almost a year since the manufacturer announced it would be leaving the town. Honda of the UK Manufacturing, Honda R&D, Honda Trading, and Honda Logistics are due to stop trading in 18 months time.

Business secretary Andrea Leadsom* held the latest meeting of the Honda Swindon Taskforce in the town yesterday (Monday) – and announced that millions of pounds of government funding would be pouring into the town.

The Honda Swindon Taskforce bought together civic leaders, local partners and MPs, Honda, Unite the Union, sector representatives and government officials to discuss support for employees affected by Honda’s decision and how best to stimulate more economic growth in Swindon.