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U.K. Exhibition Giant Cineworld Begins Layoffs After Coronavirus Closures

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Three days after it made the unprecedented decision to close all its cinemas in the U.K. and Ireland, Cineworld — the U.K.'s largest exhibitor and the second-biggest cinema chain internationally — has begun laying off staff.

The redundancies are being made at both its Cineworld sites and those of its art house chain Picturehouse. While the company wouldn't comment on the number of workers being laid off, in an article in The Telegraph a representative said, "We are not firing all staff." In a statement sent to The Hollywood Reporter, Cineworld said:“Like other businesses in the retail and leisure industry we are facing an incredibly challenging time as a consequence of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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