WH Smith and M&Co to cut 1,900 jobs as Covid-19 hits sales

WH Smith’s travel shops struggle, while clothing retailer will shut 47 stores

WH Smith and the clothing chain M&Co are to make 1,900 workers redundant in further grim news for the UK retail sector as it struggles with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

WH Smith, whose products range from sandwiches to books, newspapers and stationery, will cut 1,500 jobs.

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