Virgin Media UK to Close “Shops” and Cut Hundreds of Jobs

The fallout from Virgin Media’s (Liberty Global) recent internal struggles appears to be hitting other parts of the business, with 250 jobs and 30 shops reportedly now being lined up for the chop.

Earlier this year the cable giant faced criticism after they admitted to having overstated the roll-out progress of their ultrafast DOCSIS + FTTP broadband and TV network in the UK (here), which later triggered changes to their operating structure and a related shake-up of their top-level Executive Committee (here). Last year it was separately reported that many staff had become unhappy with the business since Liberty Global’s acquisition (here).

According to The Register, the internal situation now looks set to result in the loss of a further 250 jobs (none of them directors) and the closing of 30 “shops,” although we suspect that the latter includes some of those pop-up advertising stands that Virgin Media often places around busy shopping areas.

A Virgin Media Spokesperson said:

“In March we announced changes to our operating structure to simplify our business and improve how we serve customers. As we continue growing and creating new job opportunities, any proposed changes affecting our employees will be subject to a careful and thorough consultation process.”

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