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Wilko pauses redundancies as administrators consider rescue bids, says union

The GMB union, which represents more than 3,000 of Wilko’s 12,500 staff, said it met with administrators on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Wilko closures and job losses on hold as administrator considers rescue bids

Restructuring specialist M2 makes potential offer alongside HMV owner Doug Putman

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

Wilko job cuts ‘suspended’ after union calls for urgent government talks

A spokesperson for the union said it was not yet clear how long the suspension might last

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023

Experts sceptical Wilko deal will emerge with creditors in driving seat

Administrators put creditors’ interests over those of employees – and for creditors, liquidation may be the best option

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

HMV owner makes last-ditch bid to rescue Wilko

Proposal by Doug Putman could save 350 stores and 10,000 jobs as union calls for employees to be prioritised

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Majority of Wilko stores to close 'within weeks' - see all the stores at risk

The GMB Union has revealed the majority of Wilko stores will close "within weeks" - see the 408 sites currently in the UK that could be…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2023

Wilko to close ‘majority of stores’ with loss of thousands of jobs

UK retailer, which has about 400 shops, likely to shut some branches ‘in near future’ after no buyer found

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Most Wilko stores to close in weeks as union warns of ‘significant job losses’

The GMB Union, which represents more than 3,000 Wilko staff, said a rescue purchase out of administration “fell through”

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023

Wilko scammers lure in online shoppers with fake websites after chain collapses

Wilko has ended all online sales after it entered administration and shoppers can only buy in stores

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023

Scam websites lure in Wilko customers with offers such as £4.99 sofa

Shoppers warned to be careful with sales as collapsed budget chain only selling goods in its stores

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023