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The Latest Breaking News from Poundland

Poundland to run out of money in days if restructure not approved, court told

Poundland is asking a High Court judge to rubber-stamp a restructuring plan.

Evening Standard

Poundland to close 49 stores this month - full list revealed

The new owners of Poundland may have to spend up to £100 million to revive the brand.

Evening Standard

Poundland announces closure of Scottish location amid restructuring

Major high street retailer Poundland has announced the closure of another Scottish location.

The National (Scotland)

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Poundland Store Closures and £1 Sale Linked to Deep Restructuring Plan — What Really Happened Behind the Scenes

Poundland to close dozens of UK stores after £1 sale to Gordon Brothers sparks retail restructuring, store closures, and nationwide clearance sales

International Business Times UK

August 2025 shop closures - full list revealed

A number of big names on the High Street will close in the coming weeks

Evening Standard

Watch: £1m cannabis factory found hidden in town’s old Woolworths store

A huge cannabis factory full of plants with a street value of more than £1m has been found inside a former Woolworths and Poundland building in a UK town centre.

The Independent UK

Full list of Poundland store closures

Poundland confirms more store closures

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‘Not an attractive place to shop’: how Poundland lost its appeal to shoppers

Budget retailer had a pre-tax loss of more than £51m last year and is struggling to lure back customers amid stiff competition from rivals

The Guardian - UK

Couple who tried to murder stepmother while wearing Poundland animal masks jailed

Wasif Hussain and Nabela Tabassum have been jailed for attempted murder at Birmingham Crown Court

The Independent UK

Couple who wore Poundland animal masks during attempted murder jailed

Wasif Hussain and Nabela Tabassum have been jailed for attempted murder at Birmingham Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Single ticket-holder from Ireland wins 250m euro jackpot on EuroMillions

People in Ireland have been urged to check their EuroMillions tickets carefully.

Evening Standard

Poundland to shut 68 stores in restructuring that puts 2,000 jobs at risk

Online sales to end and two distribution centres to close after chain’s sale to Gordon Brothers for £1

The Guardian - UK

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.

The Independent UK

1,300-plus jobs at risk as Poundland plans to shut 68 shops and two warehouses

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

Evening Standard

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Poundland to shut 68 shops and two warehouses after takeover

Pepco Group last week sold the discount chain for £1 after it had been hit by a sharp downturn in trading.

The National (Scotland)

Poundland to shut nearly 70 stores after being sold for £1

Bargain chain Poundland has announced it is shutting 68 stores and two warehouses after being sold for £1

International Business Times UK

Poundland Sold for £1 Amid UK Retail Crisis—What Went Wrong With the Budget Giant?

Poundland has been sold for just £1 as financial woes deepen. Here's why the discount chain is struggling—and what it means for the UK high street.

The Guardian - UK

Poundland sold for £1 with dozens of store closures expected

Buyer Gordon Brothers will invest up to £80m in discount retail chain to try to turn business around

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The National (Scotland)

Poundland 'to close 100 stores' after being sold for £1

Bargain chain Poundland is set to shut as many as 100 stores after being sold for £1

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves fails to rule out future tax rises as economy shrinks

However, the Chancellor repeated her promise that she would not need to increase taxes on the same scale as last year.

Evening Standard

Poundland sold for £1 and set to shut shops in restructuring

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

The Independent UK

Poundland to close dozens of stores after being sold for £1

Parent firm Pepco Group says it has completed the sale of the high street discount chain

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

June 2025 shop closures - full list revealed

Several beloved British shops will close for good in coming weeks

Evening Standard

Poundland expected to be sold by owner Pepco by September

It is understood that a number of investment firms and private equity groups are among those to have tabled proposals to buy the business.

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