THE maker of Sensodyne toothpaste and Advil painkillers has announced plans to close its only UK factory which will see the loss of more than 400 jobs.

Consumer healthcare group Haleon, which was spun out of drugs giant GSK in 2022, is to shutter its factory in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

In a statement, the company added that the move would impact 435 members of staff at the site.

Haleon said it is planning to close the factory over multiple phases over the next two years. However, it did say that its proposals are currently being consulted on.

Haleon, which employs nearly 2,000 staff in the UK, will transfer some of the production to its site in Slovakia.

A spokesman for Haleon said: "Following a strategic review of our global manufacturing capabilities, we have determined that our Maidenhead site is no longer a viable option for the manufacture of our products.

"This decision was not taken lightly, and our priority is to ensure that the people impacted are supported through this process."

Shares in Haleon closed up 2.48 per cent.

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