Breaking news: Jobs under threat at Barratt Developments

Jul 3 2008 By Andrew Mernin

Around 1,000 jobs at housebuilder Barratt Developments were under threat today as the firm struggles with a slowing housing market.

The firm is in consultation with employees over the cutbacks among the group’s 6,700 staff under an overhaul of the business which will see regional offices in Chester and Sheffield closed.

The news comes a day after rival Taylor Wimpey announced plans to shed 900 staff and close 13 offices.

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