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Job cuts named in reports, by week
Why this state — the last 90 days
- 18 August 2026 – 26 August 2026 · Cuts announced · 2,000 jobs
Diageo announced nearly 2,000 job cuts as part of an overhaul led by its leadership.
Tier 2 · Major outletReutersAlso reported by Financial Times, finance.yahoo.com, Personnel Today, This is Money
Every report (7)
- 18 August 2026 · Tier 2 Reuters — Diageo announced nearly 2,000 job cuts as part of an overhaul led by its leadership.
- 18 August 2026 · Tier 2 Financial Times — Diageo announced workforce reduction of 2,000 staff as CEO Dave Lewis initiated restructuring.
- 26 August 2026 · Tier 3 finance.yahoo.com — Johnnie Walker distillery workers threatened strike action amid reports of potential mass layoffs at Diageo.
- 20 August 2026 · Tier 3 finance.yahoo.com — Diageo announced job cuts of nearly 2,000 positions under CEO Sir Dave Lewis.
- 19 August 2026 · Tier 3 Personnel Today — Diageo announced a restructure resulting in 2,000 job losses.
- 18 August 2026 · Tier 3 This is Money — Diageo announced 2,000 job cuts as part of efforts to revive fortunes under new leadership.
- 18 August 2026 · Tier 3 finance.yahoo.com — Diageo announced headcount reduction of almost 2,000 employees in fiscal 2026.
- 6 August 2026 · Cuts announced
Diageo announced plans to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs as part of a turnaround plan.
Tier 2 · Major outletThe Guardian - 6 August 2026 · Reported to be weighing cuts
Diageo's CEO targets $1 billion in cost savings to address weak growth; specific workforce impact not yet detailed.
Tier 2 · Major outletReuters
Earlier on the record (3 events, up to a year)
- 22 July 2026 – 23 July 2026 · Cuts announced
Diageo teams face up to 30% workforce reductions as CEO implements cost-cutting measures.
Tier 2 · Major outletReutersAlso reported by This is Money
Every report (2)
- 22 July 2026 · Tier 2 Reuters — Diageo teams face up to 30% workforce reductions as CEO implements cost-cutting measures.
- 23 July 2026 · Tier 3 This is Money — CEO Dave Lewis reportedly planning major job cuts at Diageo, described as 'drastic' by media sources.
- 17 June 2026 – 24 June 2026 · Cuts announced
Diageo CEO Dave Lewis has ordered executives to cut jobs as the company begins restructuring operations.
Tier 2 · Major outletFinancial TimesAlso reported by finance.yahoo.com
Every report (2)
- 17 June 2026 · Tier 2 Financial Times — Diageo CEO Dave Lewis has ordered executives to cut jobs as the company begins restructuring operations.
- 24 June 2026 · Tier 3 finance.yahoo.com — Diageo undertaking restructuring in India.
- 17 June 2026 – 18 June 2026 · Reported to be weighing cuts
Telegraph reports Diageo leadership considering job cuts at the Guinness maker, with nickname reference suggesting drastic measures.
Tier 2 · Major outletThe TelegraphAlso reported by Reuters
Every report (2)
- 18 June 2026 · Tier 2 The Telegraph — Telegraph reports Diageo leadership considering job cuts at the Guinness maker, with nickname reference suggesting drastic measures.
- 17 June 2026 · Tier 2 Reuters — Diageo's new CEO has directed executives to cut jobs and costs, according to Financial Times reporting.
Consumer & retail: the others
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