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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 · Jun 20, 2025

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 · Jun 17, 2025

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 · Jun 17, 2025

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

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 National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

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 · Jun 12, 2025