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Greggs to close four factories with 740 jobs at risk
Greggs job cuts of around 740 roles are proposed as the bakery chain plans to close four manufacturing sites in a £60m overhaul of its production…
Sunday 25 October 2026
Amy Ingham is a reporter at Business Matters, covering UK business news with a focus on breaking news, business policy, late payments and insolvency. She joined the magazine in 2026 after completing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at Harlow College's journalism school. Her recent reporting includes British Steel's nationalisation and its impact on SME suppliers, the decline in late payments by large firms, and Insolvency Service director disqualifications. Reach her at aingham@cbmeg.co.uk.
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