Poundstretcher needs restructuring plan which would see rents slashed at 300 stores to avoid administration
The budget retailer's lawyers said the group had been struggling in the face of weak consumer confidence and inflationary pressures.
Prisoner 'who murdered paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins' told him 'have a good night's sleep lad' after slashing his neck in 20-second jail cell attack, court hears
Depraved former Lostprophets singer Watkins, 48, was serving 35 years for a string of horrific child sex offences when he was ambushed at HMP Wakefield, a jury heard.
Historic Adelphi hotel where woman, 21, was killed by falling wardrobe was 'unsafe place' where girl, three, also suffered head injuries from corner cabinet, court hears
The Britannia Adelphi Hotel is one of Liverpool's most famous establishments, with visitors over the years including Sir Winston Churchill and Roy Rogers and his racehorse Trigger.
ALEX BRUMMER: Why the bond traders who REALLY run our economy will watch today's local elections with trepidation
Rachel Reeves never tires of blaming the former Tory prime minister Liz Truss for 'crashing' the British economy.
Ten countries to move to where people say they're happy but also affordable to live in
New research cross references the happiest countries in the world, with the most affordable.
Hospital staff thought woman, 24, struggling to breathe was 'overreacting' and spent hour in corridor with oxygen mask 'not connected to anything' before she died, inquest hears
University of Manchester graduate Clarissa Street spent over an hour in a corridor while suffering from a pulmonary embolism after arriving at Royal Oldham Hospital.
Ryanair flight to Alicante is forced to divert after 'aggressive man harasses passengers and vomits'
The flight, from Berlin to the Spanish city, had to make an emergency landing at the Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport in Germany after the 43-year-old started wreaking havoc.
Kremlin admits it is boosting security surrounding Putin due to fears of a Ukrainian assassination bid - after report claimed he has spent weeks 'living in bunkers'
The move comes after a Western intelligence agency disclosed major new measures to secure the dictator's safety.
UK's worst railway operator for 2026 revealed - with almost 7% of services delayed or cancelled and 'trains in need of repair'
The UK's worst train operator has been revealed - and it's not the first time the winner has taken this crown. The study is based on Office of Rail and Road data.
It's dogs at polling stations! Best pictures as voters take their four-legged friends with them to cast their ballot at local elections
The tradition of taking a picture of your dog waiting patiently for you outside the polling station while you cast your ballot has continued during the local elections today.
Sainsbury's worker of 15 years was sacked for tackling 'aggressive' Champagne thief on the same day he performed CPR on the store's only security guard
Gary MacArthur worked at the store for 15 years but was fired in March for gross misconduct for failing to follow Sainsbury's guidance on 'prevent[ing] incidents'.
'I need to be picked up, something has happened - I have been raped': Mother relives chilling phone call from daughter, 19, who was 'attacked by Syrian refugee in beach toilet'
The young woman was allegedly raped by Mohammed Abdullah as she walked home alone along Bournemouth seafront after a night out.
World's most notorious prankster - who hit BBC Match of the Day with 'sex noises' chaos - jailed for 15 months over Twickenham stunt after string of pitch invasions
Daniel Jarvis, 37, better known as 'Jarvo69' on social media, sent BBC Match of the Day into meltdown when he smuggled a phone on set that played sex noises live on air.
Furious woman stabs hairdresser because she was angry with her haircut
Shocking CCTV footage shows Laís Gabriela Barbosa da Cunha hovering over stylist Eduardo Ferrari while he was working on another client.
I thought my 'deja vu' was down to menopause... and then I had a seizure. This is the terrifying reason so many people are suddenly developing epilepsy late in life - I had no idea until it was almost too late
As Emma Leenders came to in an ambulance with a team of paramedics firing questions at her, she thought she was dreaming.
The 10 least reliable used cars revealed - and it's proof luxury motors can come with huge repair bills
Purchasing a high-end vehicle comes with a high risk of steep repair bills, according to an exclusive report shared with us from used car warranty provider, Warrantywise.
The 9 mistakes that make you look 'common' at dinner parties, according to a former royal butler - including the way you hold your fork and the gift you should NEVER give your hosts
We've all had that moment at a dinner party where we say or do something we think is totally reasonable, only to realise fellow guests are looking at us a bit… confused.
What fuel cost crisis? Wizz Air cuts 15% off summer holiday flights and British Airways offers round-trips to USA for less than £580 as airlines slash prices
While major carriers like Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines have cut millions of seats, airlines like Jet2 and Ryanair are running flash sales and deals for the summer holidays.
Businessman is ordered to tear down huge 'football director's box' extension that upset so many neighbours they filled a minibus to protest at council meeting
Mani Singh's neighbours were so upset about the 3m high grey 'ugly eyesore' they hired a minibus to protest against the extension at a Walsall council meeting.
Kim Kardashian's Met Gala breastplate was made in a Kent car garage by a spray painter called Martyn who was sworn to secrecy
Kim Kardashian wore an incredible orange sculpted fembot creation to the Met Gala in New York on Monday.
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