The move from Ovo would reportedly see around 1,700 out of 6,200 jobs cut as part of a voluntary redundancy programme – and plans could be announced as soon as today
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Energy company Ovo, which was forced to apologise after sending an email to customers telling them to “cuddle a pet to keep warm”, is reportedly set to cut a quarter of its workforce.
The move from the UK’s third-biggest gas and electricity supplier comes as part of a restructure to save costs amid crisis in the industry, it is understood.
Sky News said Ovo may announce the plans as soon as today.
Reports said about 1,700 out of 6,200 roles are expected to be cut as part of a voluntary redundancy programme.
A source said the announcement would be include a commitment to increase minimum pay across the company to £12 an hour.
It would also include plans to reshore all customer-facing jobs to the UK, with a new academy to open in Glasgow, reports said.
