Marks & Spencer to make staff work Boxing Day for first time in five years

All workers must cover at least one of 26, 27 or 28 December in cost-cutting move condemned as a slap in the face'

Many Marks & Spencer staff will be expected to work on Boxing Day for the first time in five years as the retailer has ditched its offer of an automatic holiday in an attempt to cut costs.

Workers said some colleagues were upset by changes to Christmas working, under which all staff must work at least one of 26, 27 and 28 December and be available to work all three days in the run-up to Christmas Day.