Jamie Oliver restaurant empire collapses - up to 1,300 jobs now at risk

Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain Jamie's Italian has appointed administrators, putting as many as 1,300 jobs at risk.
By Press Association
Published 21st May 2019, 13:14 BST
More than a 1,000 jobs are now reported to be at risk.More than a 1,000 jobs are now reported to be at risk.
More than a 1,000 jobs are now reported to be at risk.

Jamie Oliver said: "I am deeply saddened by this outcome and would like to thank all of the staff and our suppliers who have put their hearts and souls into this business for over a decade.

"I appreciate how difficult this is for everyone affected."

Updates to follow.