RETAIL union Usdaw confirmed it is in talks with Tesco today after the supermarket giant announced “restructuring” plans that could put 1,600 jobs at risk.

The company is set to close just over half of its in-store meat, fish and deli counters, affecting 317 shops nationwide, as well as its Jack’s store format.

Seven of the cut-price shops, named after Tesco founder Sir Jack Cohen, will close, with the remaining six converted into Tesco superstores.