British energy supplier SSE's retail division faces 2,600 job cuts

(Reuters) - The owner of British energy supplier SSE Plc's retail division is planning to cut 2,600 jobs in the business, it said on Tuesday, citing a heavy impact from the coronavirus crisis.Ovo Energy, which bought SSE's retail division in 2019, said it has been planning the integration of both the businesses and the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process."We are expecting a permanent reduction in demand for some roles, whilst other field-based roles are also heavily affected," said..