Poundland’s future hangs in balance as administration deadline looms The future of Poundland remains uncertain as last-ditch efforts continue to save the struggling retailer. Managing director Barry Williams said a board meeting was being held to decide the company’s future. The low-cost chain filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the end of
Scot killed in Krakow shooting named while British teenager remains in hospital A 32-year-old Scottish DJ has been identified as one of the six people killed in the Krakow shooting. James Campbell, of Prestwick, was killed alongside five others on November 7 by a 24-year-old gunman who is also suspected of murdering three members of
Consultants in England pause upcoming strike action Consultants in England have paused industrial action and will not walk out at the end of the month, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said. Senior doctors were set to strike on November 25 and 26 in a dispute over pay and working conditions. This has now been
Dua Lipa will be first solo female British headliner at Coachella 2027 Dua Lipa will become the first solo female British artist to headline Coachella when she performs at the US music festival in 2027. The award-winner, known for hits including New Rules, Don’t Start Now and Levitating, will headline the first night of the
Speaker and Lord Speaker lay Armistice Day wreaths as nation pays silent tribute Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Lord Speaker Lord Forsyth of Drumlean laid wreaths and led the nation in a two-minute silence in remembrance of the fallen on Armistice Day. The pair honoured the war dead at the Angel Memorial in Westminster
Rayner to push to ‘turn the tide’ on housing crisis amid bid to build 1.5m homes Angela Rayner will push for a “new wave” of homes to “turn the tide” on the crisis when she brings together the country’s biggest housebuilders, councils and housing chiefs next week. The Housing Secretary will convene the first national
No-one in charge on adult social care, review leader to warn Governments have been “asleep at the wheel” on social care, the leader of a review into reform of the sector is expected to say as new research concludes it is a “fundamentally fragmented system” with no-one in charge overall. Baroness Louise Casey is also
Parents back to choosing toys for fun over educational value as market soars Parents are returning to buying toys for fun rather than educational value amid the fastest growth in the market for more than a decade, the industry has said. Britons bought 38 million more toys in the year to September, up 17% to
Florida court rules Donald Trump’s defamation case against BBC can proceed A Florida court has dismissed the BBC’s attempt to have US President Donald Trump’s 10 billion dollar (£7.5 billion) defamation claim against the broadcaster thrown out. Mr Trump is seeking substantial damages in a Florida court over the editing of a 2024 Panorama documentary
Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by allegations about David Walliams and Russell Brand TV presenter Jonathan Ross said he was “horrified” by the allegations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand, adding that he was “genuinely unaware of their conduct”. The 65-year-old made the comments after footage resurfaced of him joking about Walliams and 15-year-olds