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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Mattha Busby

McDonald’s apologises after UK staff claims of harassment

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‘Being shouted at, intimidated or sexually harassed was common,’ one former McDonald’s worker said. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

McDonald’s has apologised after more than 100 current and recent UK restaurant staff alleged sexual harassment was rife at some outlets and said they regularly faced mistreatment.

The publication of a BBC investigation on Tuesday caused a storm in Westminster. The chair of the business and trade committee, Darren Jones, said the claims were “some of the most appalling” he had heard, while a spokesperson for the prime minister said the allegations were “deeply concerning”.

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