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Fujitsu to cut up to 1,800 jobs in UK | Fujitsu to cut up to 1,800 jobs in UK |
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Japanese electronics firm Fujitsu has told staff of plans to cut up to 1,800 jobs in the UK. | Japanese electronics firm Fujitsu has told staff of plans to cut up to 1,800 jobs in the UK. |
The plan, which could see the first workers leaving in early 2017, is not linked to Brexit, the company said. | The plan, which could see the first workers leaving in early 2017, is not linked to Brexit, the company said. |
Fujitsu, which has 14,000 UK staff, said the job losses would be across its UK offices as it looks to compete better with foreign rivals that offer IT services more cheaply. | Fujitsu, which has 14,000 UK staff, said the job losses would be across its UK offices as it looks to compete better with foreign rivals that offer IT services more cheaply. |
Trade unions called the cuts a "hammer blow" to Fujitsu's UK workforce. | Trade unions called the cuts a "hammer blow" to Fujitsu's UK workforce. |
The firm has a range of businesses in the UK, from software services to providing air conditioning units. | The firm has a range of businesses in the UK, from software services to providing air conditioning units. |
It has many offices across the country, including in Manchester, Belfast, Crewe, Bracknell, Solihull, Wakefield and Warrington, but has not decided yet where jobs will be cut. | |
Fujitsu said in a statement that it is planning a "transformation programme" which will enable it to "better support customers in the era of digital transformation". | Fujitsu said in a statement that it is planning a "transformation programme" which will enable it to "better support customers in the era of digital transformation". |
'Hammer blow' | 'Hammer blow' |
It added: "Fujitsu plans to streamline operations in order to remain competitive in the market. Proposed measures include changes which would result in a reduction of up to 1,800 jobs in the UK." | It added: "Fujitsu plans to streamline operations in order to remain competitive in the market. Proposed measures include changes which would result in a reduction of up to 1,800 jobs in the UK." |
The company will consult with staff in the coming months and job cuts will be staggered across 12 to 18 months, a spokesman said. | The company will consult with staff in the coming months and job cuts will be staggered across 12 to 18 months, a spokesman said. |
Ian Tonks, of the Unite trade union, said: "This is a hammer blow for these hardworking employees who have given their all to make the UK subsidiary highly profitable. | Ian Tonks, of the Unite trade union, said: "This is a hammer blow for these hardworking employees who have given their all to make the UK subsidiary highly profitable. |
"It is not good news for the UK economy as the company says that it intends to offshore many of these jobs, with increased automation also responsible for job losses." | "It is not good news for the UK economy as the company says that it intends to offshore many of these jobs, with increased automation also responsible for job losses." |
Last week, Fujitsu's shares jumped on reports it could sell its computer business to rival Lenovo. | Last week, Fujitsu's shares jumped on reports it could sell its computer business to rival Lenovo. |
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