Jobs under threat as Virgin Media reveals store closure plans

Virgin Media is set to shut 25 stores across the UK including three in the East Midlands, reports suggest.

In a fresh blow to the UK high street, 110 jobs could be axed as a result, with staff expressing fears that more could follow.

The firm’s Nottingham Victoria Centre and Grimsby outlets are expected to close, with a kiosk in Lincoln also understood to be affected.

It is believed that sales and managerial roles are most at risk.

The closures are reportedly a consequence of Virgin Media’s plans to focus on its online offering.

A spokesman for Virgin Media said: “We have carried out a thorough review of our sales operation which included looking at the performance of our retail stores and kiosks.

“We are now consulting with our people and are supporting employees impacted by the proposal, including identifying opportunities to move to new roles within Virgin Media.

“Our proposal will see us retain 53 retail outlets across the UK from which we can continue to serve our customers and we’re focused on making those stores a fantastic place for our customers to engage with our sales teams and to experience first-hand our amazing products and services.

“This is happening alongside investment in our online sales and customer service channels.”

The first stores are expected to close in March.