Morrisons set to axe 1,500 middle management jobs

Supermarket giant Morrisons has announced plans to axe 1,500 jobs in middle management.

Those facing the cuts will be encouraged to apply for 800 existing management vacancies, according to the BBC.

Gary Mills, Morrisons Retail Director, said: "Our aim is to serve customers better with more front-line colleagues in stores improving product availability and helping customers at the checkouts.

"Very regrettably, there will be a period of uncertainty for some managers affected by these proposals and we'll be supporting them through this important process.