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'Level of government help for pottery industry is not there'

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July 02, 2025

Liquidation expert says heating and staff costs hitting sector

- Thomas Cooper

AN insolvency practitioner who oversaw the liquidation of two Stoke-on-Trent pottery giants says the ceramics industry needs government support to safeguard its future - but that 'hope is not lost'.

Laura Pickering has shared her views on the challenges faced after working on the liquidations at Royal Stafford and Moorcroft.

Royal Stafford went bust in February while Moorcroft shut in April resulting in a total loss of 140 jobs between the historic companies.

Although Moorcroft was saved after the founder's grandson stepped in to buy the company, Royal Stafford folded, selling its production assets to rival firm TG Green & Co.

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