Smith and Nephew jobs to go in Hull

One-hundred-and-forty jobs are to go at Smith and Nephew in Hull after the company announced plans to transfer some of its production work to China.

The pharmaceutical giant, one of Hull's biggest employers, says the move will take place over the next two years.

Both voluntary and compulsory redundancies are expected. Managers today stressed they are still committed to the area and that the Hull site remains a major cornerstone of their business.

The company say there will be $16million investment in the Hull site and new plans to focus on the development and launch of new products.