Workers have been told the volume of work had slowed considerably in the economic downturn.

It is believed its property team has been hit hardest, with eight out of 10 jobs eliminated

Staff were told there were no further proposed job cuts, as bosses at the firm believed actions taken now would protect it in the future.

Stone King Sewell has offices in Bath, Cambridge, Cirencester and London.

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