42 h. ago UK industrial powerhouse falls into administration after seven decades with 334 jobs at risk

The company is the longest established cable distributor in Britain

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54 h. ago Russell & Bromley could vanish from high streets after 150 years with 37 stores and 450 jobs at risk amid takeover by Next

Next has joined forces with stock clearance specialist Retail Realisation in its pursuit of the 150-year-old shoe and bag retailer, which had 37 stores across the UK.

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3 d. ago More than 2,500 jobs at risk as two high street chains enter administration

The firms have about 300 shops in the UK combined

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4 d. ago Hundreds of jobs lost as major Welsh employer enters administration

Workers at Consumer Energy Solutions, which has sites in Swansea and the Rhondda, were told their jobs were at risk just days before Christmas

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6 d. ago Iconic British brand enters administration as Next considers rescue

The fashion brand, which is famous for its kitten heels, has put 280 jobs at risk after entering administration

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7 d. ago STV journalists walk out in row over plans to axe local new programme

Journalists at STV have staged a walkout in protest at plans to axe the north edition of the News At 6, with 28 jobs at risk and local viewers warned they could lose vital coverage of their communities.

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7 d. ago Morrisons to make major site closure putting 115 jobs at risk

Morrisons is planning to close a major manufacturing facility, with up to 115 jobs at risk as the supermarket begins consultation

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7 d. ago Everything you need to know about Claire's and TOFS closures

Failed rescue attempts have put 2,500 UK jobs at risk across the two chains

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8 d. ago TGI Fridays could close up to 20 UK restaurants with hundreds of jobs at risk

TGI Fridays is reportedly preparing to close between 15 and 20 of its 49 UK restaurants as part of a sale deal, with hundreds of job cuts expected, though the company says no final decisions have been made

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8 d. ago Labour tax hikes blamed for collapse of TWO high street chains

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) collapsed putting a combined 2,500 jobs at risk amid 'extremely challenging' conditions on the high street.

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8 d. ago Two UK high street chains go into administration as thousands of jobs are put at risk

The two high street stores have been put into administration after facing significant financial difficulties

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8 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration: 2,500 jobs at risk

A spokesperson for the owner said: 'This has been a very tough decision. We have worked intensively in an effort to save both businesses.'

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8 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop in administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Both chains were restructured and bought by Modella Capital last year, which has now started insolvency proceedings.

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8 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Owner Modella Capital said it had been a ‘very tough decision’

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8 d. ago High street chains Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop put into administration

Thousands of jobs are at risk

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Two major high street chains have collapsed into administration, putting 2,500 jobs at risk - this is a breaking story

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8 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have collapsed into administration, putting around 2,500 jobs at risk, after their owner reported 'an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall'

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8 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop near collapse, putting 2,550 jobs at risk

Owner Modella starts insolvency proceedings for both chains, saying trading is ‘extremely challenging’The retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are on the brink of administration, putting 2,550 jobs at risk.Both chains are owned by Modella Capital, a private equity firm, which recently bought the high street arm of WH Smith – renamed TG Jones. Modella said in a statement that the climate on UK high streets was “extremely challenging” and data suggested “an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop ‘on brink of collapse’ with 2,500 jobs at risk

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

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8 d. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop ‘on brink of collapsing into administration’ with 2,500 jobs at risk

THE British high street has been dealt a devastating New Year hammer blow as two major chains teeter on the brink of collapse. Accessories giant Claire’s and discount favourite The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are understood to be filing notices of intention to appoint administrators just days after Christmas. The legal move essentially hits the...

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