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September 8, 2022

Cazoo exits EU and extends layoffs to 1,500 people

Exiting the EU means the total number of people laid off by Cazoo in 2022 has hit 1,500.


Freya Pratty

2 min read

Alex Chesterman, Cazoo founder and CEO

London-based used car marketplace Cazoo is leaving the European Union entirely, it announced Thursday. It will now only operate in the UK.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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