Type
Outsourcing
Country
United Kingdom
Region
East Midlands; Leicestershire; Rutland and Northamptonshire
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Utilities
Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply
Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply
35.2 - Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains

300 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
28 March 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

British Gas has announced plans to cut about 300 jobs in Leicester in a bid to reduce costs. The jobs will be outsourced and the move is part of company plans to remain competitive. The company aims at providing support to the employees affected by the restructuring.


Sources

  • 28 March 2012: BBC News Website

Citation

Eurofound (2012), British Gas, Outsourcing in United Kingdom, factsheet number 73390, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/73390.