PM urges Poundland owners to work with government to save stores and jobs
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged Poundland owner Gordon Brothers to work with the government to secure the future of the struggling discount chain, as around 12,000 jobs hang in the balance. Poundland filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators last week, giving…
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- 01Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged Poundland owner Gordon Brothers to work with the government.
- 02Poundland filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators last week.
- 03Around 12,000 jobs hang in the balance.