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Burnham says Poundland jobs can still be saved as talks continue

The UK Prime Minister says the Government will press Poundland’s owner to follow through on its commitments. The retailer’s future remains uncertain as sale talks continue and MPs prepare to hear from its owners.

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What’s new: Burnham says jobs can still be saved, Poundland’s owners will give evidence to MPs privately next week, and City AM reports the retailer made an unaudited £18m profit.

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  • Andy Burnham said there is still an opportunity to save jobs at Poundland, and that the Government will hold owner Gordon Brothers to its commitments after talks this week. The StandardRTÉ News

  • Gordon Brothers is in active discussions with buyers and is seeking to protect jobs, while Poundland’s future and around 11,000 workers remain in the balance. The StandardThe StandardThe StandardThe Guardian

  • MPs will let Gordon Brothers give evidence in private next week, while City AM reports Poundland made an unaudited £18m profit for the year to September. The StandardThe StandardCity AM