- Starbucks has announced plans to recruit 7,500 new baristas across the UK over the next five years as part of a major business overhaul.
- The hiring drive aligns with the coffee giant's 'Back to Starbucks' growth strategy, which includes opening 500 new UK coffee houses by 2031.
- Recruitment will focus primarily on regions outside London, targeting the Midlands, the north of England, Wales and Scotland.
- The announcement provides a boost for young jobseekers, with Starbucks offering entry-level roles that do not require prior experience.
- The expansion comes despite rising labour costs and ongoing scrutiny over Starbucks' historical UK tax arrangements and recent global controversies.
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