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Dozens of toys in UK recalled for asbestos this year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally and where labelling rules are less rigorous

Evening Standard

Mass recall of more than 30 UK toys amid asbestos contamination fears

Since discovery of possible cancer-causing fibres in coloured sand late last year, the number of cases has grown, sparking calls for tighter regulation

The Independent UK

More than 30 toys recalled for asbestos since start of year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally.

The Independent UK

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Dozens of toys recalled in the UK after asbestos found in play sand

Candle-making kits and rubber toys among products recalled after revelation about play sand sold by Hobbycraft

The Guardian - UK

Hobbycraft recalls children’s craft kit after parent finds asbestos

The retailer have issued a recall of the Giant Box of Craft, which customers can return for a full refund

Evening Standard

Urgent recall for children’s play sand after Hobbycraft admits it contains asbestos

Hobbycraft has recalled the product Giant Box of Crafts after tests found asbestos in a ‘limited number of samples’

The Independent UK

Hobbycraft issues full recall of asbestos-tainted children’s play sand

Craft retailer says there is ‘risk to health’ after some vials in Giant Box of Craft set contained fibrous tremolite asbestos

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Warning after ‘asbestos found’ in children’s play sand sold in UK

Hobbycraft has removed children’s sand from sale to conduct testing

The Independent UK

Asbestos found in children’s play sand sold in UK

Hobbycraft removes product from sale after parent sent samples to a lab for testing but declines to issue a recall

The Guardian - UK

Knitting and crochet helps Hobbycraft sales jump at Christmas

The retailer reported that total revenues lifted by 6.3% over the six weeks to December 28.

Evening Standard

What is Modella Capital? Firm in spotlight as Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop face collapse

Investment firm that also bought WH Smith’s high street business has reputation for rapid and hard-nosed restructuring

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ll never say I’m popping to Jones’s’: shoppers yet to feel love for WH Smith’s high street replacement

TG Jones took over stores six months ago but consumers have noticed little change or investment

The Guardian - UK

Half of Claire’s stores in UK and Ireland bought in rescue deal but jobs still at risk

Modella Capital warns of ‘inevitable’ closures and job losses at accessories chain while administrators run remaining stores Business live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

Owner of WH Smith’s high street chain frontrunner to buy Claire’s UK business

Claire’s appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business last month after filing for bankruptcy in the US.

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Hobbycraft Stores Closing in Major Restructure Amid Online Sales Surge: Full List of Branches Affected

Hobbycraft is closing nine UK stores after a major restructuring under Modella Capital, citing rising costs and a 58% surge in online sales.

Evening Standard

Full list of Hobbycraft closures as retailer confirms more shops to go

As part of a significant reorganisation, Hobbycraft is closing nine locations throughout the UK

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How early is too early for Halloween decorations? Help us settle the debate

Halloween homeware is already filling up the high street in July, but has it all come too early?

Evening Standard

WH Smith cuts sale price of high street business after weaker trading

The retailer said buyer Modella had sought to renegotiate after recent trading had been ‘softer’.

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Evening Standard

WH Smith to complete sale of high street chain within weeks

The sale to Modella Capital will mean the WH Smith name disappears from British high streets and is replaced by brand TGJones.

The Independent UK

WH Smith could disappear from UK high streets within weeks

The iconic British chain will see all its high street stores renamed

International Business Times UK

Complete List Of Hobbycraft Stores Closing: 250 Employees In Danger Of Losing Their Jobs

Up to 27 Hobbycraft stores may close, threatening 250 jobs as the retailer battles retail challenges. Can this crafting icon survive?

Evening Standard

Hobbycraft to shut nine stores and axe up to 126 jobs

Private equity firm owner Modella Capital is launching the overhaul after buying the arts and crafts retailer in August last year.

The National (Scotland)

Major highstreet chain set to close multiple stores with more than 100 jobs axed

THE owner of the popular arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is reportedly drawing up plans to close multiple stores across the UK ...

The Independent UK

WH Smith growth plans in focus after sale of high street stores

Last month, WH Smith announced that Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital will buy its high street arm for around £76 million.

The Guardian - UK

‘Christmas without the stress’: British shoppers embrace Eastermas

Trees, decorations and gifts such as sheep jumpers and bunny-shaped trinkets are a distraction from the gloom

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