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Union in plea to save Poundland from administration, with 12,000 jobs at risk

Source: Business | The Guardian · Published: 29 October 2026

Owner Gordon Brothers files notice of intent to begin process after rejecting management-backed rescue bid Business live – latest updates The shop workers’ union Usdaw has urged Poundland’s owners to reconsider a decision to prepare the budget chain for administration, putting up to 12,000 jobs at risk.

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