1,300 jobs at risk after administrators appointed for Jamie’s Italian

Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain Jamie’s Italian has appointed administrators, putting as many as 1,300 jobs at risk.

The celebrity chef said: “I am deeply saddened by this outcome and would like to thank all of the staff and our suppliers who have put their hearts and souls into this business for over a decade.

“I appreciate how difficult this is for everyone affected.”

It is understood the chain has lined up KPMG to handle the insolvency process with more details expected to come out later today.

Aberdeen was once home to a Jamie’s Italian restaurant but it was closed in January 2017.

More to follow.