Mitchells & Butlers has confirmed the move which is set to put scores of jobs at risk after sales slumped in the face of temporary site closures. (Image: Birmingham Mail)A Mitchells & Butlers spokeswoman said: "As announced in September, M&B re-opened the vast majority of its estate, approximately 95%, after the first lockdown ended. "We have taken the difficult decision not to reopen some of these sites and are working with leaseholders on next steps." The pub and bar group said it was facing "significant difficulties" after restrictions tightened again but did not disclose how many jobs would be impacted by the cuts. "However, we believe we are well placed to meet that challenge and to keep Mitchells & Butlers at the forefront of the eating and drinking-out market."

Source: Daily Mirror November 16, 2020 11:29 UTC