United Biscuits has said moves to restructure its plant in Manchester may lead to the loss of 157 jobs.

The McVitie’s manufacturer said it wants to create “modern, efficient and competitive operations at the site”.

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It said it was still in consultation with employee and union representatives but outlined the impact the changes could have on jobs.

“The proposed restructure will result in the potential loss of up to 157 roles from a total workforce of around 630 employees. These proposals are not put forward lightly and wherever possible we will look to minimise the impact of the proposed restructure for employees,” it said.

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