GSK to cut 1,217 jobs in Belgium after paying €5.7B dividends, taking €481M aid

GSK announced plans to lay off 1,217 employees in Belgium, a move that follows €5.7 billion in shareholder dividends and €481 million in public aid received in the country. The layoffs signal a significant corporate restructuring that may affect local operations and worker morale, though the full scope and timeline remain unclear. This development highlights tensions between corporate profitability and social responsibility, potentially impacting GSK's reputation and local political discourse.