UK business secretary probes Poundland owner as administration looms

UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has written to Gordon Brothers, the US firm that bought Poundland for £1 in 2025, to establish facts amid reports the 600-store retailer may appoint administrators. The potential collapse threatens to overshadow the Chancellor's budget. The move signals heightened distress in UK retail, with implications for jobs and high-street sentiment.

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