Supermarket chain Aldi has announced plans to cut head office roles in the UK as part of a global restructuring and cost-reduction drive. If your role is at risk of redundancy, understanding your legal rights under England and Wales employment law will help you navigate the consultation process and assess your options.
What has been announced
- On 11 November 2026, reports emerged that Aldi is cutting roles at its UK head office as part of a broader global cost-reduction initiative.
- Reports indicate that the restructuring plans include cutting up to 150 jobs, with reductions specifically identified in the UK technology department.
- Other reports state that hundreds of UK head office roles could be affected across the ongoing restructuring programme.
- The affected operations are located at Aldi's UK head office site in Atherstone.
About the company
Aldi is a major retail supermarket operator with significant UK operations.
The company's UK head office is based in Atherstone, which houses central business functions including its UK technology department.
What happens next
Aldi must follow collective consultation rules if proposing 20 or more redundancies at one establishment. Because reports indicate up to 150 or hundreds of roles could be cut, the required collective consultation period is at least 45 days for 100 or more redundancies, or 30 days if the total proposed is between 20 and 99.
Consultation must take place with trade union representatives or elected employee representatives before any final redundancy decisions are made.
Affected staff should also receive individual consultation meetings to discuss the business reasons, selection criteria, scoring, and any suitable alternative employment within the organisation.
Employees with at least two years of continuous service who are made redundant are entitled to statutory redundancy pay, calculated on age, weekly earnings (subject to the statutory cap), and length of service.
Voluntary or compulsory redundancy
Employers frequently invite applications for voluntary redundancy to reduce or avoid compulsory job losses.
Voluntary redundancy packages may include terms above statutory minimums, but acceptance remains at the discretion of the employer.
If compulsory redundancies are required, the employer must apply objective, non-discriminatory selection criteria to choose roles for redundancy.
Your settlement agreement
Aldi may offer departing staff a settlement agreement to resolve employment claims by mutual agreement.
Settlement agreements usually include an enhanced financial package in exchange for waiving future legal claims against the employer.
To be legally binding, you must receive independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor before signing a settlement agreement.
Employers commonly cover or make a financial contribution toward the employee's legal fees for obtaining this required advice.
Common questions
How many redundancies are planned at Aldi?
Reports indicate that up to 150 roles are being cut, specifically within the UK technology department, while separate reports state that hundreds of UK head office jobs may be affected overall.
How long will the redundancy consultation process take?
Under England and Wales law, if an employer proposes 100 or more redundancies at a single site within 90 days, collective consultation must last at least 45 days. If between 20 and 99 redundancies are proposed, the minimum period is 30 days.
Am I entitled to statutory redundancy pay?
You qualify for statutory redundancy pay if you have been continuously employed by Aldi for at least two years. The amount depends on your age, length of service, and weekly pay up to the statutory limit.
Do I have to accept a settlement agreement?
No, entering into a settlement agreement is voluntary. However, you should take independent legal advice to evaluate whether the financial and non-financial terms offered represent a fair outcome compared to standard redundancy terms.
How Deen & Co helps
Deen & Co Solicitors advises UK employees facing redundancy on their statutory rights, the fairness of selection processes, and the negotiation of settlement agreements. We review documentation, explain your options clearly, and ensure that your interests are protected throughout the consultation period.
Read more about settlement agreement advice or work out your statutory redundancy pay.
If your role is in London, our settlement agreement solicitors London can review the package before you sign.
Sources
- Aldi consults over cutting 150 jobs at head office - BBC — BBC (11 November 2026)
- Aldi to cut hundreds of UK jobs with plans to move more roles overseas - This is Money — This is Money (11 November 2026)
- Aldi plans up to 150 head office job cuts in latest UK restructuring - London Business News — London Business News (11 November 2026)
- Aldi plans up to 150 head office job cuts in latest UK restructuring - London Business News — London Business News (11 November 2026)
- Aldi to cut jobs in head office as restructuring continues - The Times — The Times (11 November 2026)
- Aldi to cut jobs at UK head office — Personnel Today (11 November 2026)
- Aldi cuts hundreds of UK head office roles as part of global cost trimming - The Guardian — The Guardian (11 November 2026)
Last updated 11 November 2026. This page summarises publicly reported information and is general guidance, not legal advice on your own situation.
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