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Eleanor Pringle

McDonald’s ‘deeply sorry' after investigation alleges sexual assault, racism and bullying against more than 100 staff

Protesters demonstrate outside of a McDonald's restaurant near Times Square (Credit: Spencer Platt—Getty Images)

McDonald's has issued an apology after more than 100 current and recent U.K. employees have alleged they were subject to sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying while working at its restaurants.

The fast food chain told Fortune its 177,000 employees across the U.K. deserve to work in a "safe, respectful and inclusive workplace", but added in light of the claims it had "clearly" fallen short.

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