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Nestlé Plans More Than 450 UK Job Cuts, Mainly in York and Gatwick
The cuts are part of Nestlé’s global plan to reduce 16,000 roles, with the company saying changes will be handled in consultation with staff.
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Nestlé announced plans to cut more than 450 jobs across the UK, with the majority occurring at its York headquarters and Gatwick site.
These reductions form part of a global strategy announced last year to "reduce our global workforce by 16,000 roles," a process Nestlé says remains ongoing.
Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, GMB National Secretary, warned the cuts will "rip the heart out of communities," as the union pledges to support affected members through consultations.
York Central MP Rachael Maskell called it a "very worrying time for staff," while GMB North East senior organiser Deanne Ferguson noted at least 120 people are affected in York.
Nestlé stated it will "manage any changes in the right way and in consultation with our people," though specific site impacts remain subject to further consultation.
Nestlé plans up to 180 job losses in France in support functions, notably at the headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine), as well as at two research centres in Tours...