Pret A Manger to axe more staff

PRET A MANGER has said it plans to shut six more shops and cut around another 400 jobs after its recovery slowed in the face of recently tightened Covid restrictions and rising case numbers.

In August, the coffee and sandwich chain axed 2,800 roles as part of a restructuring which saw it close 30 sites around the UK.

Clare Clough, Pret’s UK managing director, said: “Sadly, we have to make these further changes as we continue to transform our business model and prepare for the six months ahead.”