Just Eat cutting 300 jobs ahead of Christmas after sales drop

Just Eat said the reduction in workers was a "tough" decision but a 'necessary step' to ensure it can "fuel sustainable growth and enhance operational efficiencies"

Just Eat is making 300 staff redundant across its global business ahead of Christmas this year.

According to the Daily Mail, the job cuts are equivalent to 2% of its workforce. The cuts were confirmed today after results last month revealed lower-than-expected trading from the US. The food delivery service said the reduction in workers was a "tough" decision but a 'necessary step' to ensure it can "fuel sustainable growth and enhance operational efficiencies".

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