Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs under cost-saving overhaul

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs under cost-saving overhaul Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans to cut 3,800 jobs as part of a £250m cost-saving strategy and major overhaul of its hotel restaurant operations. 30 April 2026 The owner of Premier Inn is set to cut thousands of jobs. Premier Inn owner to cut thousands of roles in cost-saving overhaul Whitbread said it will reduce its workforce by around 3,800 roles across the UK and Ireland as part of a five-year plan aimed at saving £250m and restructuring its food and drink operations.