Marston’s pub chain to axe 2,150 jobs due to new coronavirus restrictions

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PUB chain Marston’s has said it plans to cut 2,150 jobs due to the impact of the government’s new coronavirus restrictions across the UK.

The pub chain, which owns around 1,400 boozers nationwide, says 2,150 staff out of its 10,000-strong workforce are at risk with a decision on roles expected by December.

Martston’s pub chain says 2,150 of its 10,000-strong workforce are at risk of losing their jobs

The move follows similar measures announced by rival chain Greene King earlier this month, which confirmed 26 sites will permanently shut, while a further 53 will temporarily close with their future remaining in the balance.

Around 800 staff across the 79 affected Greene King sites are now in consultation with the chain about being made redundant.

It blamed a 10pm curfew on entertainment businesses in England.

Marston’s made the announcement in a trading update today, which revealed pub sales were down 34% to £515million in the year to October 3, 2020 compared to the same period last year.

The chain was hit by a coronavirus enforced lockdown in March, although it says by July 4 it had reopened 99% of its pubs.

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