Marks and Spencer: job cuts
- Jobs
- Number not stated
- Announced
- 24 February 2026
- Status
- Proposed
- Reason category
Classified from source evidence that a workplace closed as part of the cuts; the employer’s underlying reason may not be stated.
- Where
- Not stated
- Source coverage
- Two or more publisher groups
- Sources
- 6 sources from 2 publisher groups.
Why no UK headcount is shown: The 92 is the Swansea store workforce. The report describes consultation and possible alternative roles without stating how many jobs will be lost.
Source: Daily Express.
Sources
| Publisher | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Express | Marks and Spencer make major store closure announcement — dozens of jobs at risk | 24 February 2026 |
| Manchester Evening News | Marks and Spencer makes major store closure announcement | 24 February 2026 |
| Birmingham Mail | M&S set to shut 'underperforming' flagship store - 92 staff at risk | 24 February 2026 |
| The Sun | ‘Final nail in the coffin’ as Marks & Spencer confirms it’s shutting flagship store after 100 years with 92 jobs at risk | 25 February 2026 |
| Birmingham Mail | Marks and Spencer confirm major store closure putting over 90 jobs at risk | 28 February 2026 |
| Daily Express | Major UK supermarket closes flagship store on May 30 - 92 jobs at risk | 10 May 2026 |
Changes to this page
| Date | What changed | Supporting evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | First public announcement changed from 1 February 2026 to 24 February 2026. | Daily Express |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Recorded job figure changed from 92 to Not stated. | Daily Express |
| 11 Oct 2026 | How the number is stated changed from Exact to Not stated. | Daily Express |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Counting explanation updated. | Daily Express |
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