Direct Line Group reveals 2000 jobs at risk as it steps up cost saving plan
Direct Line Group has announced a major redundancy programme as it attempts to improve its operational efficiency as part of the implementation of its business transformation plan.
The group is now targeting its 2014 cost base to be approximately £1bn (operating expenses from ongoing operations and claims handling expenses), reflecting a net reduction in annual costs of
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