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Electrical retailer AO shifts UK call centre roles to South Africa
AO World is outsourcing 200 UK call centre roles to South Africa due to rising labor costs, leading to job losses in Bolton. The company reported a 145% profit increase and distributed £20m to shareholders, expecting £4m annual savings from the move.
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