Business · 13 March 2026

Denby pottery company risks 500 jobs at Derby.

Up to 500 jobs are at risk as a 200-year-old pottery business faces potential collapse after failing to secure vital investment. Denby, which began manufacturing in Derby in 1809, announced on Wednesday that it filed a notice to appoint administrators. Its post-tax losses widened significantly to £5.56 million by December 2024, despite cost-cutting measures.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 March 2026 at 14:07

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