Morrisons has cut almost 5,000 jobs as it is overtaken by Aldi and Lidl

NewsUK NewsMorrisonsIt is now the UK’s sixth-largest supermarket groupNeil Shaw Assistant Editor06:18, 18 Aug 2026Morrisons shed almost 5,000 jobs last year as part of efforts by the private equity-backed grocer to shore up its finances. The Bradford-based retailer also revealed that its total debt levels rose further

The Bradford-based retailer's average monthly workforce fell from 101,144 people to 96,232 for the year to October 2025, according to accounts.

The retailer is in the process of a major turnaround programme under boss Rami Baitieh to reverse its fortunes after losing market share to rivals

Accounts showed more than 4,200 store jobs were lost, while food manufacturing and distribution roles were also hit.

Accounts showed more than 4,200 store jobs were lost, while food manufacturing and distribution roles were also hit.