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Wetherspoon plans to shed up to 130 head office jobs
Up to 130 jobs are under threat at Wetherspoon as the pub chain looks to cut nearly a third of its head office staff.
Friday 30 October 2026
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Up to 130 jobs are under threat at Wetherspoon as the pub chain looks to cut nearly a third of its head office staff.
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