The Waterford Wedgwood Group has announced losses of more than £20 million for the first half of its financial year. The company has blamed these losses on a worldwide decline in consumer spending and the effects of the strike at Waterford.

Report shows Waterford Crystal workers blowing and cutting glass.

Glass being packaged.

Crystal on display.

To camera Michael Ronayne.

Wedgwood china on display.

The reporter is Michael Ronayne.

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