4 h. ago Starmer warned British jobs at risk without better trade deal from Trump

US tariffs for the steel industry will stand at 25 per cent for now – as negotiations over an improved deal continue

Events

6 h. ago Poundland sale risks more than a thousand jobs as 68 stores to close

The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.

Events

7 h. ago Poundland reveals 68 UK stores and two warehouses could shut with 1,300 jobs now at risk after discount retailer was sold for £1 to investment firm Gordon Brothers

Discount chain Poundland, known for primarily selling products for £1, had been put on the market in March after a sharp downturn in trading - and confirmation of its sale for a 'nominal' fee was given last week.

Economics

8 h. ago Poundland announces 68 store and two warehouses closures amid restructuring plans

Poundland announces store closures

Events

8 h. ago Poundland announces plans to close 68 stores and two UK warehouses in restructuring plan after being 'sold for £1' to investment firm Gordon Brothers

Poundland has announced plans to close 68 stores and two UK warehouses as part of a restructuring plan after being sold to investment firm Gordon Brothers.

Economics

9 h. ago Poundland to shut 68 stores as part of rescue deal after chain was sold for £1

It comes after Poundland was sold for £1 last week to investment firm Gordon Brothers, the former owner of Laura Ashley

Economics

3 d. ago Man, 70, ruins £7k worth of Spam and sausages after urinating in shop aisle

Patrick Mitchell, 70, was arrested after over £7,000 worth of sausages and Spam were ruined after he urinated in the middle of a Sam's Club warehouse store in Orlando

Economics

3 d. 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

5 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

5 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

7 d. ago Aldi fight on two fronts in bid to build new store close to notoriously congested roundabout

The discount retailer will appeal a council planning decision and has also re-submitted proposals similar to those unanimously rejected by councillors last year

Politics

7 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

8 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 B&M records dip in sales as retail giant hikes prices and ploughs on with store openings

The discount retailer blamed challenging market conditions, yet its value-led business model should have thrived in a period where consumers were watching their pennies, an expert said

Economics

1 week 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 Home Bargains to open two brand new UK megastores complete with cafe and bakery

The discount retail giant is set to open the doors to their new superstore this weekend as the Liverpool-based brand makes huge annual profits while many high street favourites struggle

Society