68 h. ago EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick's soap role 'at risk' over disabled slur

EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick recently apologised for using a disabled slur. It has been reported his job at the soap is at risk over the scandal

Events

3 d. ago Over 44,000 pounds of shrimp recalled due to possible listeria contamination

The affected shrimp was sold in either one-pound or five-pound bags

Politics

4 d. ago Poundland sold for £1 and set to shut shops in restructuring

Laura Ashley owner Gordon Brothers has struck a deal to buy Poundland from European retail group Pepco.

Economics

4 d. ago Poundland is sold for 'nominal' sum as workers brace for job losses with up to 200 branches at risk of closing

High Street discount chain Poundland has been sold for a 'nominal' sum following growing financial difficulties, as workers brace for job losses amid reports up to 200 stores could be at risk of closing.

Economics

4 d. ago Poundland set for ‘restructuring’ after takeover by Gordon Brothers

Pepco Group, which has owned Poundland since 2016, said it has completed the sale of the business for a ‘nominal’ fee.

Politics

4 d. ago Poundland to be sold 'within hours' as thousands of job at risk from new owners

Aa rescue deal fpr discount retailer Poundland is set to be confirmed, potentially today, with the future of hundreds of stores and thousands of staff members under threat

Events

5 d. ago Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm.

Politics

5 d. ago 400 jobs at risk in 'deeply worrying' move to end Scottish bus manufacturing

Alexander Dennis announces plans to end production in Falkirk and Larbert

Events

5 d. ago 400 jobs at risk as Alexander Dennis seeks to ‘consolidate’ bus manufacturing

The firm is looking to base its UK manufacturing work in Scarborough, with jobs in Falkirk and Larbert in Scotland now at risk of redundancy.

Events

5 d. ago Historic Scots bus manufacturer announces plans to close factories with 400 jobs at risk

Alexander Dennis plans to shutter its factories in Camelon and Larbert with production centralised in England.

Events

6 d. ago Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles and axe thousands of staff

State department to take control of US foreign assistance programs in mass restructuring by 30 SeptemberThe Trump administration will eliminate all USAID (United States Agency for International Development) overseas positions worldwide by 30 September in a dramatic restructuring of remaining US foreign aid operations.In a Tuesday state department cable obtained by the Guardian, secretary of state Marco Rubio ordered the abolishment of the agency’s entire international workforce, transferring control of foreign assistance programs directly to the state department. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Poundland stores closing: dramatic discount chain overhaul could see 200 stores close and jobs at risk

The chain faces a major shake-up as tough trading forces radical cuts and a potential change of ownership 🛒

Events

6 d. ago Poundland 'to close up to 200 stores' in latest blow to UK's high streets

Hundreds of branches could shut their doors for good as the budget retailer outlines a bold restructuring plan, according to reports

Politics

6 d. ago Poundland to shutter hundreds of high street stores with 500 more under threat

It has now been claimed that up to 200 stores could close before then, with hundreds more under threat as well as Poundland's future looks increasingly more bleak by the week

Events

7 d. ago River Island: UK fashion chain plans restructure with 230 stores and jobs at risk, which locations could close

A major high street shake-up looms as one of the UK’s biggest fashion names fights for survival 💥

Society

9 d. ago Massive high street fashion chain puts dozens of stores and thousands of jobs at risk as bosses draw up company rescue plan

The clothing retailer, which has 230 shops and employs around 5,500 people, is taking the step after latest figures showed it suffered a £32.2 million loss in 2023.

Events

1 week ago Hundreds of jobs at risk as MP and council seek 'urgent solution' to bridge problem

Asda alone has estimated a £1.1m increase in costs due to the diversion

Events

1 week ago Poundland set to close store as '200 more at risk of shutting their doors'

A spokesperson for the budget retailer confirmed the 'sad' closure later this summer stating that they were 'unable to agree the terms' needed to keep the shop open

Events

1 week ago SNP accused of burying heads in the sand over North Sea 'emergency'

A new report has warned tens of thousands of jobs are at risk by 2030

Politics

1 week ago Poundland closing another store 'with 200 more at risk of being shut'

Devastated shoppers have launched an online petition to try and save the Poundland store, with customers saying that alternative branches are too far away

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