Tesco will cut 15,000 jobs and close its meat, fish and charcuterie counters with a £ 1.5 billion purge.

Tesco will cut 15,000 jobs and close meat, fish and charcuterie counters across the country as part of a $ 1.5 billion economy, according to reports.

Bakeries in the supermarket chain will also be rehabilitated, with frozen dough instead of fresh dough being used, which means that skilled bakers' jobs will be eliminated.

According to reports, staff canteens will also be replaced by vending machines, which will affect many of the changes that will affect stores in the United Kingdom.

Tesco, the largest supermarket in the UK, has 732 stores, including five fishmongers, five butchers, and six deli and cheese counter workers, all of whom are now threatened with losing their jobs.

Industry sources said closures could lead to the loss of 15,000 jobs.

It is understood that the counters of some Tesco Extra stores will open from Thursday to Sunday every week, while others will be closed or reduced mbadively.

To date, General Manager Dave Lewis has eliminated more than 10,000 positions since joining the supermarket in 2014.

A source told The Mail On Sunday newspaper: "Dave Lewis seems to be" if you have a doubt, close it "- but for older customers, or those on a limited budget, use countertops for a few slices of ham those who are not, not the days they go shopping. "

Tesco aims to achieve cost savings of 1.5 billion pounds by 2020.

The supermarket is the latest to have removed from work, joining rivals Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury in reorganizing its store structure.

Lewis attempted to match low-cost stores like Aldi and Lidl by opening the new Jack's discount brand.

Staff should be informed of changes early next week and layoff negotiations are expected for those concerned.

Mirror Online has contacted Tesco for a comment.