Pret a Manger tries to woo British workers as Brexit looms

Sandwich chain has begun advertising in jobcentres and on social media as it faces up to potential staff shortage

Pret a Manger has embarked on a charm offensive to attract more British workers as it faces up to potential staff shortages after Brexit.

"Traditionally at Pret we just had our recruitment centre and everybody just came to us," said its chief executive, Clive Schlee. "Now we are preparing for the future by reaching out ourselves."