UK high street retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has revealed plans to close down 87 in-store butcher counters.

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The 314-grocery store strong chain has not commented on how much the change will cost, but it indicated that the cuts would be completed by next month.


M&S has stressed that the cuts will not mean a reduction in choice for shoppers.

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