UK: Warburtons to cut bakery jobs
By Katy Askew | 28 February 2013
UK baker Warburtons is mulling potential job cuts at its Variety bakery in Bolton.
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UK baker Warburtons is mulling potential job cuts at its Variety bakery in Bolton.
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