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UK job cuts, week 02 of 2026 (5 Jan to 11 Jan)

Named jobs
1,059
Change
up 264% on the week before
Employers
12
Towns
8

Largest

City Energy Group: 295 jobs.

Hardest-hit town

Wakefield: 115 named jobs.

Published job cuts

DateEmployerJobsWhereStated reasonStatus
10 Jan 2026Merit HoldingsUp to 284Not statedFalling demandConfirmed
9 Jan 2026City Energy Group295Swansea and TreorchyGovernment policy or taxProposed
9 Jan 2026Consumer Energy Solutions295Swansea and TreorchyGovernment policy or taxConfirmed
8 Jan 2026Bcl Realisations 2026 LimitedNot knownKentInsolvencyIn administration
7 Jan 2026P & B Metal Components LimitedNot knownSheffieldInsolvencyIn administration
6 Jan 2026Batt Cables70Not statedFalling demandConfirmed
6 Jan 2026LK BennettAbout 280Not statedInsolvencyProposed
5 Jan 2026MorrisonsUp to 115WakefieldFalling demandIn consultation
5 Jan 2026Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop2,550Not statedInsolvencyProposed
5 Jan 2026Industrial Water Jetting Systems LimitedNot knownWhitehills Business ParkInsolvencyIn administration
5 Jan 2026Jhoots Pharmacy LimitedNot knownGreat BarrInsolvencyIn administration
5 Jan 2026Home Leisure Direct LtdNot knownBristolInsolvencyIn administration