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Pub chain Wetherspoons has confirmed plans to reopen outlets across the UK next month, as Boris Johnson lifts restrictions on hospitality businesses with outdoor areas.

Wetherspoons plans to cut hundreds of jobs at its airport pubs.Staff at Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports will be affected, as the coronavirus crisis hammers demand for air travel.The pub chain has written to 1,000 employees and told them that a possible 400 to 450 positions are at risk of redundancy.Chief executive John Hutson said: "The decision is mainly a result of a downturn in trade in these pubs, linked with the large reduction in passenger numbers using the airports."We should emphasise that no firm decisions have been made at this stage."Wetherspoons is proposing to collectively consult with employees through an employment representative committee, which will be established for this

Pub chain Wetherspoon has announced plans that could see it cut up to half of its jobs at pubs in six UK airports.

Wetherspoon's head offices could be cut as the popular pub chain deals with a downturn in the restaurant and pub sector following the UK's lockdown.Bosses have told the 417 people employed in head office roles, including those based in the regions that between 110 and 130 positions are at risk as the company scales back its expansion.Chief executive John Hutson said Wetherspoon would work with staff who want to take voluntary redundancy, early retirement, or reduce their working hours in order to reduce the number of people it has to fire.Bosses will also be open to unpaid absences such as sabbaticals and study leave, if staff want to take them.Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said: "The company has written to all 417 people employed

Wetherspoons has revealed that they are planning to reopen their pubs "in or around" June. In an announcement made on Wednesday, the pub chain explained that because their pubs were very sizeable it would be easier to navigate social distancing.

coronavirus pandemic, pubs are set to re-open.

With the sun shining and bank holiday upon us, many brits are now itching to get back to the pub for a cold pint or a glass of wine.