Portmeirion slams government in row over energy costs

It comes as sales and pre-tax losses rise

- Rob Andrews

POTTERY giant Portmeirion has criticised the government over its lack of support for the beleaguered ceramics industry.

The Stoke firm is already being hit by soaring energy costs - as well as U.S. import tariffs.

It comes as Portmeirion has reported increased pretax losses from £2 million to £2.8 million in the first half of 2025 - but group sales have increased from £36.6 million to £37.1 million.

Portmeirion has already pledged to increase production at its Stoke plant.