Guide Dogs UK blames cost of living crisis as it plans 160 redundancies

Guide Dogs UK blames cost of living crisis as it plans 160 redundancies

Largest trainer of dogs in country is trying to prevent an estimated £20m funding gap opening up by 2026.

Guide Dogs UK, the largest trainer of dogs in the country, is to make about 160 people redundant – around 9% of its workforce – to prevent an estimated £20m funding gap opening up by 2026.

The charity blamed Covid and the cost of living crisis: veterinary bills have increased by almost 20% and pet food bills by 12% since 2023, with further increases expected.

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