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Property giant JLL to axe UK jobs as part of company shake-up

UK · 2026-10-05

Key takeaway

JLL closes its UK planning department, putting at least 25 staff at risk across five cities.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerJLL closes its UK planning department, putting at least 25 staff at risk of redundancy across five cities.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onReduced planning capacity at a major commercial property services firm signals weaker demand and a strategic retreat from UK planning services.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs relying on JLL for planning advice face supply risk and must secure alternative providers, potentially increasing costs or delaying projects.

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Source: Business Live

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