Asda has put up to 1,200 warehouse roles at risk of redundancy, a union has claimed. The job cuts come after a decision to outsource the delivery of its George fashion range to US parcel service giant DHL. The changes will affect staff working at clothing depots in Lymedale, North East clothing and Brackmills.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Nadine Houghton, a GMB trade union national officer, said: “In the Lymedale depot alone, there are 14 couples with children whose entire household income relies on working there.

“GMB is clear; the private equity buyout of Asda has been a disaster for workers, customers, the supply chain and communities.

“The recent job cuts announcement and now the outsourcing of clothing distribution pave the way for a full carve-up of the company.”

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