8 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

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10 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.

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10 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

11 h. ago Historic 'oldest shop' in English city is forced to shut its doors after 160 years of trading

WH Mogford & Son, tucked away in Westbury-on-Trym high street, has been a traditional hardware store since 1860s, but this September it will close its doors for the final time.

Politics

12 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

12 h. ago Poundland to close 68 stores after being sold for £1 in huge rescue deal

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Economics

26 h. ago Furniture chain At Home files for bankruptcy and announces plans to close stores

The furniture store listed several factors, including the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and President Donald Trump’s tariffs, for its filing for bankruptcy

Politics

37 h. ago IKEA to shut two UK stores today – see if your local branch is affected

IKEA is set to close two of its stores in the UK on Monday, with the Swedish retailer having announced the decision following 'valuable lessons' learned in recent years

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3 d. ago Alexander Dennis closure risks leaving communities 'hollowed out' as union calls for public ownership

EXCLUSIVE: The GMB warned repeated job losses across Scotland's manufacturing sector risks leaving communities "hollowed out".

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4 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

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4 d. ago Full list of Poundland stores in Wales as retail giant sold for £1

Up to 100 discount stores are set to close

Economics

4 d. ago Poundland stores mapped 'as 100 could close' after budget chain sold for £1

There are over 800 Poundland shops around the UK, but that number could be slashed under the terms of a new deal proposed by its new owners

Economics

4 d. ago Full list of Poundland stores already confirmed to close as company sold for £1

Poundland has already closed more than a dozen stores over the past few months and there are several more branches that are scheduled to close this summer

Economics

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 sold for 'nominal fee' as restructuring looms in major new deal

Last month, Poundland's owner, Pepco Group, said it was considering a possible sale of the UK budget retailer after warning of “more difficult” trading conditions

Economics

5 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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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