Government: Dunlop decision to relocate 'disappointing'

The Business Secretary met Dunlop to offer our help in finding a solution that would protect jobs and keep the company in Birmingham.

Whilst this is a commercial decision for Dunlop, it is very disappointing news, especially when local partners have worked hard to retain production in the area and have provided the company with a number of potential alternative sites to consider which would appear to meet its needs.

Government and local partners will continue to work with the company, to provide support to those workers affected, and to help them move into new employment as soon as possible.