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13 May 1959
A likely contender for the title of the year's most pointless strike was ended here today at the Longbridge factory of the Austin Motor...
13 May 1960
The British Motor Corporation today announces a new production record. After 40 weeks of the current financial year, its output of...
13 May 1969
DAILY MIRROR By PAUL CONNEW A wildcat strike by by ten men in a row over who empties dustbins was threatening the jobs of thousands...
13 May 1971
Production of British Leyland's new Morris Marina was at a standstill last night following a strike by 80 maintenance fitters and their...
13 May 1972
By Clifford Webb More than 200 shop stewards at Triumph's Canley plant in Coventry rejected a proposed new pay and conditions structure...
13 May 1974
DAILY MIRROR 28 Faults Shock Car Expert Who Bought It By William Daniels Dennis Lines inspects new cars for a living. So he knew...
13 May 1975
British Leyland – has had to stop, production of Allegro, Maxi, Marina, 18/22 and some Triumph models because no suspension units are...
13 May 1980
From Our Correspondent Birmingham Mr Derek Robinson, the British Leyland shop steward convener who was dismissed, has been refused...
13 May 1996
BUSINESS WEEK ROVER CAN'T FIND THE RIGHT ROAD The sudden exit of its CEO highlights BMW's impatience So much for smooth succession....
12 May 1972
By Roy Farndon Sir George Farmer and Mr Jack Plane are the two new deputy chairmen of British Leyland Motor Corporation. These appointments...
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