Sky is planning to cut around 600 jobs in the UK, as it slims down its technology team following the launch of new streaming platforms.

The media giant has launched a consultation on changes affecting some 900 employees.

Around two thirds of those are expected to lose their jobs as a result, with staff working at sites in Livingston, Leeds and Osterley set to be affected.

Sky Watermark is the company's central site in Livingston, while its contact centre at Kirkton Campus is its first and biggest. Crucially, tech, product and data teams are also based in the Scottish city.

Sky’s plans to simplify its technology and wider teams come after a significant period of investment in its TV platforms, broadband services and mobile infrastructure. The company now wants to focus on running its ex

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