Tesco is axing 1,200 jobs at its head office as making changes to simplify its organisation, reduce duplication and costs.
The supermarket giant has informed those employees affected about the move, who are situated at offices in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, in Hertfordshire, as well as a support office in India.
Tesco stated: 'This is a significant next step to continue the turnaround of the business. We have made good progress so far in our turnaround but we have more to do. We will work with colleagues to support them as we go through this important transition.'
The news comes a week after Tesco outlined plans to shed 1,100 jobs as it closes a call centre in Cardiff. The firm said that the retail sector was 'facing unprecedented challenges'.