Jobs at Stake in Vauxhall Takeover Bid

Jobs at Stake in Vauxhall Takeover Bid

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The video discusses the complex negotiations in the manufacturing sector, focusing on the potential impact on British Vauxhall plants and the broader European manufacturing landscape. It highlights the concerns of governments and businesses, particularly regarding job security and future trade arrangements post-Brexit. The video concludes with the ongoing nature of these discussions and the need for reassurances.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the negotiations involving the British Vauxhall plants?

They are in the initial stages.

They have been abandoned.

They are still ongoing but nearing completion.

They have been completed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are employed at the British Vauxhall plants?

Thirty thousand

Thirty-six thousand

Seventy thousand

Four and a half thousand

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country has the most Opel factory workers?

Germany

France

Spain

United Kingdom

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the French government in the PSA group?

It has no involvement.

It is a partial owner.

It is the sole owner.

It is a competitor.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the British government's concern regarding post-Brexit trade arrangements?

Eliminating trade barriers with the EU

Reducing export taxes

Increasing tariffs on imports

Securing continued investment in the northeast