Poundstretcher Properties, a company connected to discount-chain Poundstretcher, is to be placed into administration as part of a CVA programme by 450-store group Poundstretcher to reorganise its store portolio, cut rents and reduce other costs.The Poundstretcher Group has argued that around 250 stores will close if the CVA is not approved by its creditors. Poundstrecher Properties holds the leases on only 23 stores and this will not affect the legal position or ownership of the group as a whole. Poundstretcher faces the same issues as the rest of the high street, compounded by the lockdown, now in its 85th day (it is really that long?). … [Read more...] about Requiem for the High Street: Retail industry faces 200,000 job cuts this year after 320 shops closed every week in 2020 – while Nike, Gap and Vans are latest flagship stores set to leave Oxford Street
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Storm Christoph LIVE: Thousands flee homes as floods and snow cause chaos across UK
The company’s regional director, Chris Jackson, said: “Unfortunately the situation is only getting worse and we have had to make the difficult decision to ask our customers not to travel on the Northern rail network in the North West for the rest of today.” … [Read more...] about Storm Christoph LIVE: Thousands flee homes as floods and snow cause chaos across UK
Storm Christoph wreaks havoc across UK leaving homes underwater and thousands evacuated
Today: Colder and brighter than yesterday for most. Some wintry showers about too, mainly in the north and west, but also some sunny spells. Cloudier over northeast Scotland where some heavy rain and snow. Windy, especially in the north and east. … [Read more...] about Storm Christoph wreaks havoc across UK leaving homes underwater and thousands evacuated
Matt Hancock warns Brits to plan for holiday in the UK again this summer – here are some of the best deals
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Sales of tinned pies and meats soar as people turn to comfort foods during Covid pandemic
However, Mr Bergen added the setback for so-called flexitarian eating would be short-lived, with half of people already consuming some meat substitutes. … [Read more...] about Sales of tinned pies and meats soar as people turn to comfort foods during Covid pandemic