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United Carriers to lay off 700
29th June 1989, Page 14
29th June 1989
Page 14
Page 14, 29th June 1989
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• Up to 700 people face redundancy at United Carriers following the firm's decision to close eight UK depots to streamline operations.
The company hopes to offer up to 200 jobs elsewhere in the group. A spokesman explains: "When we put our three parcel firms under the UC banner last year we were still operating with two networks. We are closing duplicate sites and now we will operate with a single network."
From 31 July United Carriers also intends to dedicate its operations to its premium services: Next Day, Sovereign 48-hour and Sterling three-day.