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Poundland has recruited 962 former Wilko staff in 70 days. (Photo supplied by Poundland)

Poundland recruits 962 former Wilko staff as its business empire grows

Closure of M&S Barnsley lamentable loss for town centre - Jayne Dowle

Wilko chairman Lisa Wilkinson was accused by the Business and Trade Select Committee in the House of Commons of 'burgling a failing business' by MP Liam Byrne

Wilko collapse: Lisa Wilkinson accused by MP of 'burgling a failing business'

Former Wilko chair Lisa Wilkinson appearing before the Business and Trade Select Committee in the House of Commons, London answering questions on the subject of the collapse of Wilko. Picture date: Tuesday November 28, 2023.

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she has 'let down' staff and shoppers

Poundland has completed a major revamp in 560 stores with all-new clothing ranges (Photo by Professional Images/@ProfImages)

Poundland to take advantage of Pepco’s licensing partnerships with Harry Potter

The number of businesses in Yorkshire experiencing severe or critical distress has risen rapidly in the last three months, new data from Begbies Traynor. Picture Bruce Rollinson

New data shows rapid rise in number of Yorkshire firms experiencing distress

Poundland intends to open or relocate 75 stores over the three months to the end of December (Photo supplied by Poundland)

Poundland to open or relocate 75 stores over next three months

'Christmas trade can make or break retailers'. PIC: Stu Norton

Council should rethink charging christmas shoppers for parking - YP Letters

Barnsley Town Centre

Barnsley council set to buy Alhambra shopping centre in £4.5 million deal

Wilko has announced the date of the final store closures

Wilko reveals dates for final store closures following its collapse

Seven more Wilko stores will close in Yorkshire next week. Photo: James Hardisty.

Wilko reveals locations of seven Yorkshire stores set to close next week

A shopper walks past a Wilko store in Putney on September 12, 2023 in London.

Wilko set to close 111 more stores next week - full list of shops

Wilko fell into administration in August after grappling with a cash shortage and sharp losses.

The Range snaps up Wilko in £5m deal - but stores will close

Shoppers walk past a Wilko store in Putney on September 12.

Wilko: Full list of 71 UK stores that will become Poundland

Up to 71 of Wilko’s 400 stores will become Poundland shops after being snapped up by The Pepco Group - here’s the full list.

Sophie Wills

North Yorkshire transport firm Transdev has said it will offer all Wilko employees set to lose their jobs a “guaranteed interview” as a driver with the company.

Yorkshire transport firm Transdev offers all Wilko staff 'guaranteed interview'

Poundland owner Pepco has agreed to buy up to 71 Wilko stores following the collapse of the high street chain.

Wilko: Poundland owner to buy 71 stores and employ 'significant' number of staff

More Wilko stores are to close. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Wilko closures: 11 more Yorkshire stores to close this weekend and next week

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

All 400 of Wilkos stores will close by October, the GMB Union has said

Wilko: All 400 Wilko stores to close by early October, says union

A last-ditch attempt by the owner of HMV to strike a rescue deal for Wilko has failed.

Wilko: Thousands of jobs still as risk as talks with HMV owner collapse

Retail giant Wilko will be closing 52 of its stores across the UK including the one in Huddersfield. Credit: Abigail Marlow.

Yorkshire shoppers react as Wilko stores set to close

Five stores in Yorkshire are amongst the 52 closures announced by Wilko.

Wilko: Five Yorkshire stores set for closure next week

High Street Giant Wilko

Wilko rescue deal from HMV owner under threat

B&M has sealed a deal to buy up to 51 Wilko stores from administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) following the collapse of the rival discount chain. James Manning/PA Wire.

B&M to buy up to 51 Wilko stores from administrators

Wilko is set to start making staff redundant from today

Wilko set to make thousands of staff redundant from today

The first round of potentially thousands of layoffs at failed retailer Wilko is expected to start on Monday even as hopes of a rescue deal for parts of the business remain.

August Graham, PA Business Reporter

Wilko HMV takeover: The latest as reports HMV owner finalising deal to save majority of Wilko stores

The latest as reports HMV owner finalising deal to save majority of Wilko stores

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs

Hundreds of jobs will be lost at Wilko in the first tranche of redundancies after a bid for the entirety of the collapsed retailer fell through.(Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

Hundreds of job losses confirmed at Wilko as bidder misses deadline

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

Wilko suspends redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

Wilko temporarily stops redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

Aldi is urging Wilko staff to apply for a job at the supermarket chain

Aldi urges Wilko staff to apply for jobs at bargain supermarket

A second last-minute bid has been launched to save stricken retailer Wilko, according to reports. Wilko tumbled into administration two weeks ago, putting the future of its 400 shops in doubt. Issue date: Sunday August 27, 2023. (Photo byJames Manning/PA Wire)

Second last-minute bid launched to save retailer Wilko, according to reports

A general view of the Wythenshawe branch of Wilko on August 04, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The privately-owned company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it failed to find emergency investment.

Wilko: New bid for flailing chain after it fell into administration

A Canadian businessman is launching a last-minute bid to save stricken retailer Wilko, it is understood. (Photo James Manning/PA Wire)

'Canadian businessman who bought HMV launching last-minute bid to save Wilko'

The majority of Wilko stores will close within a week, a union has warned

Majority of Wilko stores to close “within a week” union warns

Shoppers are being warned of a Wilko scam

Wilko shoppers issued urgent warning over fake websites scam

There are “genuine grounds for hope” over the future of stricken retailer Wilko after interest from potential suitors, the GMB union has said. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

‘Genuine grounds for hope’ for Wilko as bidders circle, says union

Thousands of jobs are at risk as retailer Wilko confirms collapse.

Wilko could be ‘snapped-up’ by B&M or Poundland

Wilko launches huge money-saving sale

Wilko launches huge administration sale with 1000s of reductions

There is speculation that rates - which stand at 5.25 per cent - could peak below six per cent, a shift down in expectations from just a few months ago, says Beckie Hart of the CBI (Photo supplied by CBI)

Business can strike an optimistic note as autumn looms: Beckie Hart of the CBI

Thousands of jobs are at risk as retailer Wilko confirms collapse.

Wilko ‘could be saved’ by rival discount chains according to experts

A general view of a Wilko store, as the budget retailer entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal, putting around 12,000 jobs at risk. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

Wilko’s sad demise is a warning sign for businesses - Jayne Dowle

Troubled high street retailer Wilko has suspended home deliveries as it races for a rescue deal to avoid collapse. (Photo supplied by Wilko/Shutterstock)

Wilko stops online orders and appoints administrators

Budget retailer Wilko has entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal, putting around 12,000 jobs in jeopardy.(Photo supplied by Wilko/Shutterstock)

Wilko falls into administration placing 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Troubled high street retailer Wilko has suspended home deliveries as it races for a rescue deal to avoid collapse. (Photo supplied by Wilko/Shutterstock)

Troubled Wilko suspends home deliveries amid efforts to avoid collapse

Wilko has said it intends to appoint administrators, potentially putting up to 12,000 jobs at the high street retailer at risk.

Specialist investor ‘in talks’ to save Wilko from going bust

Wilko bosses have warned the business is at risk of collapse

List of Wilko stores confirmed to close so far

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk

High street retailer Wilko said it has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators, putting around 12,000 jobs at risk. (Photo supplied by Wilko)

12,000 jobs at risk as Wilko files a notice of intent to appoint administrators

Wilko is bringing back its half price sweets deal for May half term

Wilko brings back bargain pick & mix deal - but you need to be quick

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

The Wilko pick and mix will be half price for 10 days

Wilko half price pick and mix deal to return for February half term

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