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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Sep 11, 2025

Merck Cuts 125 Jobs at £1bn London Research Hub

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
125
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Sep 11, 2025
125 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: London, UK.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck has announced the elimination of 125 jobs as part of its decision to close a £1 billion research hub in London. This move comes as the company seeks to streamline operations and focus on its core business areas. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. The closure of the London facility reflects Merck's strategic shift in research and development priorities, impacting its workforce significantly in the region.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 125 jobs as of September 11, 2025.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 70,000 people Merck & Co., Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at Merck & Co., Inc. since May 2025, including 146 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 31 additional events known from news reporting.

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Merck & Co., Inc.MRK
Health Care · 70,000 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
146
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 24, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026