Land Rover cuts Freelander output

The West Midlands car maker Land Rover is cutting production of its new Freelander model - because its engine was produced by MG Rover.

The company is planning to limit sales of the vehicle to the United States so it uses up remaining stocks of the engine more slowly.

Land Rover says it will cut a shift from the Freelander production line in early July.

Three hundred agency workers are expected lose their jobs as a result.