Ovo Energy to close Lanarkshire office as they cut a quarter of their workforce

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One of the UK's leading energy providers has announced it is set to close its Lanarkshire office amidst plans to cut a quarter of its workforce.Ovo Energy, which has an office in Cumbernauld., plans to reduce its UK offices from 10 to three.As well as the Cumbernauld office, the offices in Perth and Dunfermline are also for the chop.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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