WORKERS at Middlewich truck makers ERF are still unable to return to full-time work after months of a four-day week.

Around 200 workers at the factory, split between sites at Sandbach and Middlewich, have been on short-time work since October.

The company blamed a slump in sales and the strong pound hitting export orders for the employment cut backs.

Anna Mannion, ERF spokeswoman, said: "The position is that things remain the same.

"ERF are very much looking forward to going back to full time work but I can't say when that will be exactly.

"When the position changes we will certainly be letting people know."t

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