UK airport set for job losses as financial black hole leaves future in the lurch

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Jobs at Cornwall Airport Newquay could be at risk as the local council considers major changes to the way the facility operates in response to rising costs and continuing financial losses.The warning was delivered by independent councillor Tim Dwelly, the cabinet member for economic regeneration, during a meeting of the sustainable growth scrutiny committee on Tuesday.He told councillors significant operational changes were likely and acknowledged staffing levels could be affected."I'm not going to beat about the bush here — we are going to have to expect a very major change in how the airport is run and that might mean that the number of jobs there or the hours may have to change," he said.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "There is no point in pretending that's not going to be at least on the table, but there's nothing firm yet."The comments follow earlier warnings from Mr Dwelly "quite serious cost‑cutting measures" were likely to be necessary at the council‑owned airport.Cornwall...

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