Under the last government, industrial energy prices doubled and over 1,000 jobs were lost in the sector [ceramics].

The core claim of rising energy costs and job losses in ceramics is supported: Commons debates report ceramics energy bills roughly trebled (up ~300%) and multiple firms closed (Dudson, Wade, Johnson Tiles, Moorcroft, Royal Stafford). However, prices rose by more than 'doubled', and no single primary source confirms a precise 'over 1,000 jobs' figure, so the specific numbers are imprecise.

▸ Hansard / UK Parliament — North Staffordshire Ceramics Industry: Energy Costs

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:58 · Broadcast: PMQs: Prime Minister's Questions - 11 March 2026

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