Budget chain Poundland has said it will be closing 68 stores as part of a turnaround plan to revive its fortunes. A distribution centre at Darton, South Yorkshire and its national distribution centre at Bilton in the West Midlands have also been earmarked for closure in early 2026. In addition, Poundland is seeking rent reductions...
Civil servants in Devon and Cornwall have taken to picket lines as they strike over the planned closure of offices. Staff from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are taking part in a strike opposing new attendance policies, recruitment strategies and the closure of six offices across the UK, including those in...
