On Tuesday, August 18, Marks & Spencer said it would reduce its headcount by around 7,000 workers over the coming months – becoming the latest business to announce major redundancies after the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic halted the economy.
Last week, more than 4,300 major job losses were announced at big British employers.
It comes as the Office for National Statistics said 730,000 people have been taken off payrolls since the beginning of the crisis in March.
Here is a list of 15 major British employers that have announced the most job cuts since the start of the lockdown:
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Thousands of jobs in the UK have been cut since the coronavirus lockdown on March 23. Photo: Getty images
. OVO Energy
The Bristol based energy supply company announced 2,600 job cuts on May 19. Photo: Jeremy O'Donnell
. The Restaurant Group
The owners of popular restaurant chain Frankie and Benny's announced around 3,000 job losses on June 10. Photo: Naomi Baker
. Ryanair
Irish budget airline Ryanair announced 3,000 job cuts worldwide on May 1. Photo: Ian Waldie
. Virgin Atlantic
The second of several companies in the tourism industry to feature on this list. Virgin Atlantic announced 3,150 job cuts on May 5. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
1. OVO Energy
The Bristol based energy supply company announced 2,600 job cuts on May 19. Photo: Jeremy O'Donnell
2. The Restaurant Group
The owners of popular restaurant chain Frankie and Benny's announced around 3,000 job losses on June 10. Photo: Naomi Baker
3. Ryanair
Irish budget airline Ryanair announced 3,000 job cuts worldwide on May 1. Photo: Ian Waldie
4. Virgin Atlantic
The second of several companies in the tourism industry to feature on this list. Virgin Atlantic announced 3,150 job cuts on May 5. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell