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GREENE King is planning to close 79 pubs and restaurants in a move that could put hundreds of jobs at risk.
The boozer has confirmed 26 sites will permanently shut, while a further 53 will temporarily close with their future remaining in the balance.
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It’s thought 11 Loch Fyne restaurants are part of the venue closures mooted by Greene King.
Around 800 staff are now in consultation with the chain about being made redundant, although it’s hoped further staff will be redeployed.
Greene King has more than 1,000 pubs across the UK and employs 38,000 staff.
The chain blames the news on the introduction of a 10pm curfew that means boozers and restaurants have to close doors earlier than usual.
The government crackdown is designed to curb the spread of coronavirus as cases continue to soar.
A spokesperson for Greene King said: “The continued tightening of the trading restrictions for pubs, which may last another six months, along with the changes to government support was always going to make it a challenge to reopen some of our pubs.
“Therefore, we have made the difficult decision to close 26 sites permanently and not reopen a further 53 pubs for now. We are working hard with our teams to try and find them a role in another of our pubs wherever possible.
“We urgently need the government to step in and provide tailored support to help the sector get through to the spring and prevent further pub closures and job losses.”
The Sun has contacted Greene King for further information.
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