Sad news for Newtown yesterday, I think this news came to a real shock to residents.
Shop Direct, better known by its former name of Kay’s yesterday confirmed its plans to close three call centres, including its centre here in Newtown.
This news has come as a shock to the town as there had not been any indications that the call centre was under threat. It’s going to have a major impact on the local economy, 180 job losses is quite significant for the size of our town.
I spoke to one members of staff last night who said that workers had been given 90 days notice.
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